Vacancy: Senior Officer, Legal ServicesJob Ref: ICPAK 001/2015
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) is the professional organization for Certified Public Accountants in Kenya established in 1978 by the then Accountants Act, CAP 531 subsequently repealed to Accountants Act no. 15 of 2008.
Since then, ICPAK has been dedicated to development and regulation of the accountancy profession in Kenya so as to enhance its contribution and that of its members to national economic growth and development.
In its endeavor on institutional strengthening, ICPAK is seeking to recruit dynamic, self-driven and results oriented individual to fit in a team meant to make it a world class Professional Accountancy Organization.
Job Profile: The Senior Officer, Legal Services shall report to the Manager, Legal Services and shall perform the following duties and responsibilities as stated here below:
Receiving and identifying incidences of possible professional misconduct by members.
Conducting preliminary investigations on issues of professional misconduct by members.
Assist the Manager, Legal Services in managing the activities of the Disciplinary Committee and offering technical support.
Ensuring the Institute’s disciplinary process is conducted within the relevant laws on procedure, evidence and rights of litigants
Assist in developing new policies and guidelines for the Accountancy profession
Arbitration and mediation of disputes between members to avoid unnecessary disciplinary inquiries.
Maintaining compliance with the requirements of the International Federation of Accountants as relates to the member obligations
Participating in Law reviews and disseminating the issues among the Institute membership
Responding to enquiries on professional status of members
Investigating reported cases of unqualified persons practicing as accountants and making the necessary arrangements with the CID Department for their arrest and arraignment in courtPerson Profile:
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB)
Relevant postgraduate qualifications
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with 2 years experience
Certified Public Secretary (CPS) (K) will be an added advantage
Member of the Law Society of Kenya
Minimum of three (3) years continuous experience in legal services
Experience in Compliance and managing committees is an added advantage
Good knowledge of corporate operations, corporate law, law of contracts, labour laws and regulatory law.Key Competencies
Good understanding of the Institute business
Strong Communication & Negotiation Skill
Arbitration and Mediation
Strong leadership and supervisory skills with good planning and organizational skills
Attention to detail
High levels of Integrity and Ethics
Drive for results and achievementHow to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their application letter, CV and other scanned relevant documents clearly indicating the position applied for, current and expected salary to the following: legalofficerjob@icpak.com
Applications should be received on or before close of business on Friday 7th August, 2015.
