Job Summary:
The job holder ensures that the requirements set by Statement of Membership Obligation 1 (SMO 1) are complied with. The Assistant Quality Assurance officer will also be responsible for Licensing, Inspections and CPD compliance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Quality reviews
Participates in Quality Assurance Reviews of Accounting Firms.
Manages the administrative process for quality reviews.
Prepares Quality Review reports.
Manages the post-review activities including obtaining responses and feedback.
Licensing and Inspections
Undertakes inspection of Accounting Firms.
Manages the administrative process for firm inspections.
Prepares inspection reports.
Receives and analyses firm annual returns in order to produce an annual firm return report.
CPD Compliance
Supports the QA officer with evaluation of CPD compliance.
Supports the QA Officer with the preparation of the CPD annual compliance report.
Others
Participates in training and research on assigned standards and other topics.
Responds to inquiries regarding licensing, inspections, quality reviews and CPD compliance.
Participates in Financial Reporting Awards evaluation process.
Reviewing practical experience training records.
Carries out any other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Officer.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal applicant must hold a degree
Certified Public Accountant
At least two years of experience in auditing, quality assurance, inspection, education, accounting, finance or taxation
Excellent technical skills
Planning and organization skills
Communication and interpersonal skills
Good numerical skills and an understanding of statistics
Confidence
Problem-solving skills
Team working skills
IT skills
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.

Competency Levels:
Organising and execution of work (II)
Analysing and interpreting (II)
Supporting and co-operating (II)
Organization awareness (III)
Terms of Appointment: Contract (3 years renewable).

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should write to the address below describing how they qualify for the position 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
Deadline: Friday 8th July 2022