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• Oversee and lead preparation of financial
  reports in line with the relevant standards and reporting legislations
• Regularly communicate and present
  financial reports and critical financial matters to the Secretary/CEO.
• Prepare all supporting information for the
  annual audit and liaise with the external/internal auditors as necessary.
• Update and implement all necessary
  finance/business policies and procedures, accounting practices and finance
  manual.
• Implement a robust contracts management
  and financial management system to ensure steady cash flows to support
  operational requirements.
• Oversee and lead annual budgeting and
  planning process in conjunction with the Secretary/CEO; administer and
  review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes; and
  keep senior leadership team abreast of the Institute’s financial status.
• Provide leadership to finance, IT,
  Administration and HR teams.
• Supervise the procurement of goods and
  services.

• Develop ICPAU’s human resources and
  administration functions, enhancing professional development and training,
  managing compensation and benefits, performance evaluation.
• Ensure that recruitment processes are
  consistent and streamlined.
• Establish and manage a comprehensive
  training programme to educate employees regarding staff tools, policies,
  and procedures.
• Prepare for, attend and take minutes of
  meetings for the committees in charge of planning, development, finance
  and Human Resources.
• Supervise and guide line staff.
• General administrative work.
• Work closely and transparently with all
  external partners including third-party vendors and consultants.
• Oversee and supervise the administrative
  function of the Institute, including property/facility management, safety
  of the work environment, and provision of furnishings and equipment
  necessary for effective operations.
• Evaluate the need for new technology to
  meet the Institute’s data processing, control, and reporting requirements.
• Advise on appropriate technology that
  meets the Institute’s information requirements and financial resources.
• Provide an innovative leadership strategy
  for accomplishment of Institute’s goals
• Perform any other duties as requested by
  the Secretary/CEO

• The applicant must hold a University
  degree
• Certified Public Accountant
• Post Graduate Qualification in Management,
  Finance, Accounting, Human Resource and Business Administration is added
  advantage
• A minimum of seven years of professional
  experience of financial and operations management.
• Previous experience of final
  responsibility for the quality and content of all financial data,
  reporting and audit coordination and to have preferably overseen a human
  resources function previously
• Experience in managing and implementing
  information systems and managing relationships with software vendors
• Excellent public presentation and
  interaction skills.
• Excellent
  command of the English language (both spoken and written).
•  Good communication and computer skills.
•  Excellent interpersonal skills.
•  Have analytical and problem–solving
  skills.
•  Be creative, innovative, adaptable and
  have a passion for quality

• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical
  behaviour and business practices and ensure own behaviour and the behaviour
  of line staff is consistent with these standards and aligns with the
  values of ICPAU
• Build Relationships: Establish and
  maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and
  externally to achieve the goals of the Institute.
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and
  write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and
  effective communication tools and techniques.
• Focus on Stakeholder Needs: Anticipate,
  understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders
  to meet or exceed their expectations within the Institute’s parameters.
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and
  effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions
  that enhance Institute’s effectiveness.
• Lead: Positively influence others to
  achieve results that are in the best interest of ICPAU.
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to
  determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions
  which are timely and in the best interests of Institute
• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work
  schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data,
  information and activities.
• Plan: Identify strategies to move the
  organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and
  evaluate the process and results.
• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations
  to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate
  possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problems.

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