Vacancy Announcement - EXAMINATIONS OFFICER (4 POSITIONS) EO/12/19

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

ICPAU is the national professional accountancy body in Uganda, established by The Accountants Act.  It has the legal mandate to regulate and maintain the Standard of Accountancy in Uganda; to prescribe and regulate the conduct of accountants and practising accountants in Uganda; as well as conduct professional accountancy examinations in Uganda.

ICPAU seeks to recruit dynamic, visionary, courteous, self-driven, energetic, team players and committed individuals of high integrity who can bring expertise in their fields. The ideal candidates should:

• Have a good command of the English language (both spoken and written).
• Have excellent communication and computer skills.
• Have good interpersonal skills.
• Have analytical and problem–solving skills.
• Be creative, innovative, adaptable and have a passion for quality.

1. EXAMINATIONS OFFICER (4 positionS) EO/12/19

Directorate: Education

Reports to:  Senior Examinations Officer

Reviewing Officer: Director Education

Role Location: Kampala

Role, Purpose & Context:

The job holder’s priority is to handle examinations related work.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Handles examinations-related administration.
2. Assists in coordinating examiners, moderators, markers and invigilators to ensure timely execution of their respective services.
3. Processes examinations results and maintains examinations records in the database.
4. Participates in the process of designing and reviewing the examinations’ syllabuses.
5. Assists in the development of the Institute’s student training materials.
6. Builds and manages relationships with the Institute’s stakeholders.
7. Assists in training of examiners, moderators, invigilators and staff.
8. Handles examinations stores, equipment and materials.
9. Carries out any other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Examinations Officer.

Qualifications, Experience & Personal Attributes needed to meet the demands of the role (required/desired):

Qualifications:

1. University degree.
2. Certified Public Accountant.
3. A Qualification in Education is an added advantage.

Experience:

1. At least three (3) years of relevant experience

Personal attributes

1. Good communication and interpersonal skills – working with examiners, invigilators, students and service providers.
2. High level of personal organisation, and the ability to work without close supervision.
3. Calm and confident attitude.
4. Smart appearance.
5. Ability to adapt quickly to different situations.
6. Common sense.
7. Ability to work in a team and independently.
8. Ability to handle confidential issues.

Terms of Appointment: Permanent

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants should write to the address below describing how they qualify for the position by MONDAY, 23 DECEMBER 2019, quoting the Job Reference Number above. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Your application should include a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and functioning telephone numbers/e-mail addresses.  Send your application with all the necessary documents quoting the job reference number to the address below.

Secretary/CEO,

Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda,

42 Bukoto Street, Kololo, 

P. O. Box 12464, Kampala, Uganda

Email: recruitment@icpau.co.ug

Website: www.icpau.co.ug