Job Recruitment at Institute of Certified Public Accountants
| Location | NAIROBI, Kenya |
| Date Posted | May 6, 2025 |
| Category |
Accounting
Audit Finance |
| Job Type |
Contract
|
| Currency | KES |
Description
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) is a professional body for certified public accountants (CPAs) in Kenya. ICPAK is a full member of the International Federation of Accountants and the Pan African Federation of Accounting.
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- Reporting to the Director – Regulation, Licensing and Compliance, the candidate will be responsible for the overall leadership, supervision, and coordination of the Audit Quality Monitoring and Assurance (AQA), and compliance and investigations functions. These include overseeing the planning and execution of audit quality reviews, ensuring compliance with international standards and relevant laws and regulations, and driving its strategic planning and implementation agenda.
- This role is critical in ensuring that audit practitioners and firms maintain the highest standards of quality, ethics, and compliance in line with the requirements of the Institute and international best practices.
Responsibilities
- Provide first level helpdesk support and problem resolution to all users with regard to all ICT related issues i.e. Systems hardware, software, networks, telephones etc.
- Provide timely technical support, troubleshoot issues, train users, document system procedures, and improve data flow and system reliability.
- Maintain an up-to-date inventory of ICT Assets Register/Inventory, ensuring all hardware is accounted for.
- Operate and maintain system hardware and software, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Design, install, configure, and upgrade IT systems and servers to meet the organization’s needs.
- Maintain, upgrade, and administer antivirus software to safeguard the organization’s network from viruses and other threats.
- Design and implement efficient preventive maintenance schedules for servers, network and personal computer equipment.
- Ensure backup of user files and assisting users with these backup processes and recovery of backed up data in case of data loss.
- Prepare technical specifications and participate in evaluations for the procurement of software and hardware equipment.
- Update the website regularly
- To perform any other lawful duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Technical Expertise, Skills and Abilities
- Relevant Degree in ICT such Information Technology, Computer Science etc
- Professional Certification will be an added advantage.
- At least 3 years’ working experience working in a busy ICT Environment
- Knowledge of Microsoft office 365 packages, Windows 10, Windows 11, Mac OS and Windows Server operating systems
- Recognize the function of network infrastructure such as routers and switches.
- Expert user of the majority of desktop applications
- Ability to support Wide Area Network and client/server-based applications.
- Understand the basic principles of structured cabling and the practicalities of connecting network devices.
- Demonstrated a high level of professional competence and outstanding management qualities in computerized information system
Applying Instructions
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