Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
Head of Human Resource and Administration
Head of Human Resource and Administration
Grade 3
Job Ref: EHC/1149/19
Vacancy: 1
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
is the professional organization for Certified Public Accountants in Kenya
established in 1978 and draws its mandate from the 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.
As part of institutional strengthening, ICPAK is seeking to
recruit dynamic, self-driven and results oriented individual to fit in a team
that will propel it to a World Class Professional Accountancy Institute.
Job Summary: Reporting to Chief Executive Officer, The Head of Human Resource
and Administration shall effectively manage the human resources function at the
Institute by ensuring optimal utilization of human capital resources,
developing and building strong working relationships with Institute’s operating
partners and staff, driving the people management agenda through aligning human
resources strategy to the business needs, implementation of human resource
projects and programs, effective resourcing solutions and staff retention,
talent management, employee rewards management, employee benefits
administration, employee industrial relations and welfare, employee
relationship management, change management, compliance and enforcement of
labour laws, staff training and development, Human resource policies reviews,
human resource planning, as well as managing employee performance.
Job Profile: The Head of Human Resource and Administration shall report to
the Chief Executive Officer and shall perform the following duties and
responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Manpower Planning (Talent Management), Resourcing, Budgeting and
HR Strategy to attract, recruit, retain and rationalize employee resourcing.
·
Ensure Policies, Procedures, Plans, Strategies Formulation,
Review and Implementation to promote equity, transparency and consistency in
the interpretation, determination, implementation, and administration of HR
policy, procedures and guidelines on all HR related matters applicable to the
management and staff.
·
Administration of Rewards management, compensation and benefits;
Introduce, monitor and evaluate a performance rewards management system; Design
and execute welfare programmes; Develop and roll out service level agreements
and ensure career plans are well implemented and developed.
·
Implement Training, Learning and Staff Development function to
ensure induction and management development programmes are well conducted;
Ensure effective liaison with Training Agencies and mentor, coach and inculcate
the employees with pertinent organizational cultural values.
·
Employee Relations and Welfare to build a positive and
progressive work environment. Use knowledge of rules and regulations of Labour
Laws to create harmonious employee relations and conflict resolutions.
·
Ensure proper management and administration of the performance
management system across the organization; timely signing and evaluation of
performance management plans; Mentor, coach and create innovative HR teams.
·
Administration and Human Capital through completion of
operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on
work results.
·
Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing
internal controls and support the implementation of Enterprise Risk Management
Person Profile:
Qualifications and Experience
Academic Qualifications: Relevant Degree and Master degree
(Social Sciences and Business)
8 years working experience with 5 years’ experience in
Management position
Must be a member of IHRM
Must have worked in a professional regulatory body
Key Competencies, Knowledge and Personal Attributes
·
Must be able to demonstrate good planning, organizing and
coordinating skills
·
Strong interpersonal, analytical, verbal and written skills with
experience in preparation of reports and proposals
·
Problem solving skills
·
Basic counselling skills
·
Negotiation skills
·
Interviewing skills
·
Human resource Management
·
Performance review methods and techniques
·
An understanding of relevant legislation, policies and
procedures
·
The ability to work effectively under time pressure and
constraints
·
Drive for results and achievement
·
Ability to execute multiple assignments within set deadlines
·
Highly motivated, energetic, go getter and a self-starter
·
Strong communication and presentation skills and an effective
communicator at all levels in the organization.
Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of
Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 including:
·
Certificate of good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal
Investigations (CID)
·
Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya revenue
Authority (KRA)
·
Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board
(HELB)
·
Clearance for the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
·
Clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Chief Manager – Member
Services
Grade 2
Job Ref: EHC/1148/19
Vacancy: 1
The Institute of Certified
Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) is the professional organization for
Certified Public Accountants in Kenya established in 1978 and draws its mandate
from the 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 that will propel it to a World
Class Professional Accountancy Institute.
Job Summary: The
Chief Manager Member Services (CMMS) shall head the Member Services Division,
reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and will serve members by planning,
organizing, implementing, and evaluating communications and information on
member programs; managing divisional staff; ensure customer excellence and
satisfaction; increase member participation and value addition; customer
loyalty; recruitment; member development; manage daily operations and
participate in new business development.
Job Profile: The
Chief Manager Member Services shall report to the Chief Executive Officer and
shall perform the following duties and responsibilities:
Duties and
Responsibilities:
·
Identifying training needs in consultation with other managers
and carrying out Seminars
·
Developing and implementing E-Learning services at the Institute
·
Managing the development and production of products and services
created for members
·
Coordinating and negotiating arrangements for adding member
programs created by other organizations.
·
Developing procedures, establishing standards and tracking
member activities to ensure member satisfaction.
·
Developing and managing marketing plans for the Institute’s
products and services
·
Developing Marketing strategies to develop and effectively
execute all membership recruitment programs
·
Streamlining operations and technical aspects of the member
services division, provide training to members, oversee marketing campaigns,
and customer care needs.
·
Coordination in Implementing the training calendar, customer
care and marketing plans
·
Adhering to the Institute’s policies, standards and business
practices, such as high standards of governance and forming trade and community
partnerships with appropriate organisations
·
Applying the principles of the Institute’s CSR policy in the
day-to-day role and implement a robust CSR plan and activities
·
Monitoring the performance and productivity of the Member
Services staff and provide on-going feedback and training to ensure quality
service
·
Supervising of the divisional activities including
implementation of the Division work plan and Budget
Person Profile:
Qualifications and
Experience
·
Master’s degree in marketing, public relations, communication or
related area
·
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant social science field
·
Professional qualifications in marketing and/or public relations
·
Being Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of ICPAK in
good standing will be an added advantage.
·
Membership to any other relevant professional body will be an
added advantage
·
8 years of experience in the management of a Member Services or
Customer focused function
·
Knowledge of member services function and membership
recruitment/retention activities and backend processes.
·
Strong member service orientation, with the ability to problem
solve and proactively identify creative solutions to business/member issues
·
Knowledge in customer service, marketing, corporate
responsibility and continuous professional development of accountancy profession.
Key Competencies
·
Must be able to demonstrate good planning, organizing and
coordinating skills
·
Must be computer savvy
·
Strong interpersonal, analytical, verbal and written skills with
experience in development of Board papers
·
The ability to work effectively under time pressure and
constraints
·
Drive for results and achievement
·
Ability to execute multiple assignments within set deadlines
·
Highly motivated, energetic, go getter and a self-starter
·
Strong negotiation, influencing skills, and ability to persuade
people
·
Strong analytical skills and experience of interpreting a
strategic vision into an operational model.
·
Strong communication and presentation skills and an effective
communicator at all levels in the organization.
·
Strong management and supervision skills with ability to
supervise a diverse group
Candidates will be required
to satisfy the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya
2010 including:
·
Certificate of good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal
Investigations (CID)
·
Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya revenue
Authority (KRA)
·
Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board
(HELB)
·
Clearance for the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
·
Clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should
email their application letter accompanied with a detailed CV in PDF format
clearly indicating their current and expected salary to the following email
address: recruitment@eaglehr.co.ke
Applications should be
received on or before close of business on Friday 25th January 2019.
ICPAK is an equal opportunity
employer and qualified applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Eagle HR Consultants DO NOT
CHARGE any interview fee(s) to any applicant.
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
