Posts
Post Titles:
1.
Assistant Accountant
2.
Relations Officer
3.
Assistant Relations Officer –Front Office
Organization: Institute of Certified
Public Accountant of Uganda
Location: Kampala, Uganda.
Background Information
ICPAU is the national professional accountancy body in
Uganda, established by The Accountants Act. It has the legal mandate to:
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Regulate and maintain the standard of Accountancy
in Uganda.
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Prescribe and regulate the conduct of
accountants in Uganda.
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Conduct professional accountancy examinations in
Uganda.
ICPAU seeks to recruit dynamic, visionary, courteous,
self-driven, energetic and committed professionals of high integrity who can
bring expertise in their fields. The ideal candidates should:
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Have a good command of the English language
(both spoken and written).
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Have excellent communication and computer
skills.
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Have strong leadership and interpersonal skills;
and resourceful team builders/players.
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Have analytical and problem–solving skills.
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Be creative, innovative and sensitive to
quality.
Post Title: Assistant Accountant (2
POSTS) – F04/10/13
Reports to: Senior Accountant
Job Summary: Responsible for assisting
the Accountant in executing the accounting function of the Institute.
Key Responsibilities:
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To handle receipts, payments and banking.
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To enter data into the Institute’s accounting
system.
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To reconcile transactions.
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To prepare financial reports.
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To carry out any other duties as may be
assigned.
Skills: Accounting and financial
reporting.
Qualifications: Professional
Accountancy Qualification. A degree or Accounting Technician Certificate is an
added advantage.
Experience: Will
be considered but is not essential.
Post Title: Relations Officer (Business
Development) (1 POST)
Ref: GR03/10/13
Reports to: Manager Relations
Job Summary:
Responsible for obtaining sponsorship for the Institute’s events, projects and
products; branding; participate in developing and maintaining partnerships; and
promotion of the Institute’s programmes and activities.
Key Responsibilities:
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To participate in organizing ICPAU’s events.
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To handle sponsorship and branding of the
Institute’s events.
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To assist in the preparation of contractual
agreements for sponsors in accordance with ICPAU policy.
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To assist in the promotion of the image of the
Institute to all stakeholders.
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To produce follow-through the literature to
sponsors
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To consistently update ICPAU management on the
status of sponsorship activities.
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To participate in the development of promotional
materials.
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To participate in the creation of partnerships
as a promotional tool for the profession and the Institute.
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To assist in the promotion of the Institute’s
programmes and activities.
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To assist in promoting use of ICT in reaching
the Institute’s stakeholders.
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To assist in the coordination of the
organization of meetings.
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To participate in the preparation of the
Institute’s plans and business proposals.
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To carry-out any other duties as may be
assigned.
Skills: Management; supervisory;
negotiation; and proposal and report writing.
Qualifications: A Bachelors’ degree. A
postgraduate qualification in marketing or public relations is an added
advantage.
Experience: At
least 2 years of relevant working experience.
Post Title: Assistant Relations Officer
–Front Office (1 POST)
Ref: GR04/10/13
Reports to: Senior Relations Officer
Job Summary: Responsible for managing
the reception, handling incoming/ outgoing communication, and assist in
handling members’ and students’ affairs.
Key Responsibilities:
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To handle telecommunications, enquiries and
guests.
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To manage incoming and outgoing mail.
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To assist in the promotion of the image of the
Institute to all stakeholders.
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To assist in building and maintaining
relationships with the Institute’s stakeholders.
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To assist in the promotion the Institute’s
programmes and activities.
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To carry out any other duties as may be assigned
Skills: Office management; supervisory;
and negotiation.
Qualifications: A Bachelors’ degree in
Secretarial Studies, Communication, Social Studies, or Business Studies.
Experience: Will
be considered but is not essential.
TERMS: All
positions are based in Kampala and have attractive remuneration packages.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested
applicants should write to the address below describing how they qualify for
the position, quoting the Job Reference Number provided. Only selected
candidates will be contacted.
Your
application should include 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. Send your application with all
the necessary documents in a sealed envelope quoting the job reference number
on the envelope to the address below or by email.
Secretary,
Institute of
Certified Public Accountants of Uganda,
42 Bukoto
Street, Kololo,
P. O. Box
12464, Kampala, Uganda.
E-mail:
icpau@icpau.co.ug Website: www.icpau.co.ug
Closing date: FRIDAY, 25th OCTOBER,
2013
