Technical Officer Job Placement – Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU)



Job Title:     Technical Officer
Organization: Institute of
Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Senior Technical
Officer
Ref: T03/07/17
About US:
Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAU) is the national
professional accountancy body in Uganda, established by the Accountants Act.
The Institute also has a mandate to conduct professional accountancy
examinations in Uganda. The Institute is mandated to also:
  • Regulate and maintain the Standard of
    Accountancy in Uganda.
  • Prescribe and regulate the conduct of
    accountants and practising accountants in Uganda.
Job Summary:  The Technical Officer will be responsible for
executing the technical function of the Institute. The Assistant Technical
Officer is a key member of the ICPAU team and is expected to understand,
support, and promote the objectives of the Technical Department.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Support in handling technical issues
    related to the Accountancy Profession.
  • Actively participate in the quality
    assurance programme of the Institute.
  • Support the execution of the Continuing
    Professional Development (CPD) Programme.
  • Render support in the development and
    preparation of technical materials.
  • Prepare materials for publications
  • Build and strengthen working relationships
    with the Institute’s stakeholders.
  • Actively participate in conducting
    research in accountancy and related areas.
  • Take part in the running of the
    Institute’s events and functions.
  • Perform other administrative duties as may
    be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The applicant should hold a Professional
    Accountancy Qualification. Possession of a degree is an added advantage.
  • A minimum of three years’ experience in
    auditing or taxation.
  • Working knowledge of professional
    standards and excellent writing skills.
  • Excellent communication and computer
    skills;
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal
    skills;
  • Be team builders/players;
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving
    skills;
  • Be creative, innovative, adaptable and
    have a passion for quality.
  • Excellent command of the English language
    (both spoken and written);
How to Apply:
All interested applicants should their applications including a
detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, three references including
at least two from previous employers (if any), and functioning telephone
numbers/e-mail addresses quoting the Job Reference Number. Please send your
application with all the necessary documents in a sealed envelope quoting the
job reference number on the envelope to the address below.
The Secretary,
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda,
Plot 42 Bukoto Street, Kololo,
P. O. Box 12464, Kampala, Uganda.
E-mail: icpau@icpau.co.ug
Deadline: 28th July 2017

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