Ongoing Recruitment at Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZiCA)


The Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) was established by an Act of Parliament in 1982 and repealed in 2008. The Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants is a membership body regulating the Accountancy profession in Zambia.

Responsibilities

  • Prioritize monitoring of Exposure Drafts (EDs) and other consultation papers issued by International Standard-setters and IFAC member bodies
  • Obtain stakeholder feedback, performing research and analysis and developing comments on accounting standards consultation documents
  • Carry out outreach activities through organising Technical updates workshops
  • Monitors the work of accountants to ensure that generally accepted accounting, auditing and assurance standards are upheld as set out in the rules of professional conduct of the Institute
  • Conduct research on topics of interest to the Institute and public. The incumbent is expected to be involved in developing a research plans and proposals as well as conducting research
  • The officer will also serve as a resource and subject matter expert on topics related to public financial management and related policy documents
  • Build and maintain relationships with existing stakeholder groups
  • Identify and support opportunities to raise awareness of Accounting and Auditing pronouncements to stakeholder groups

Qualifications

  • A member of ZICA with a minimum of three (3) years post qualifying experience
  • ZICA qualified with post qualifying practical training
  • A recognized accounting degree with relevant professional qualification
  • Practical experience in auditing and/or financial reporting
  • Excellent knowledge of issues relating to auditing or other assurance services, professional ethics, International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and in-depth knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs)
  • Expert knowledge of tax laws including ability to interpret and analyse tax laws
  • Candidates must demonstrate excellent knowledge of the standard-setting process
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills are critical
  • Excellent technical, organizational and project management skills
  • Strong computer literacy

How to apply

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