3 Job Positions at ICPAR(Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda): (Deadline 12 September 2024)

3 Job Positions at ICPAR(Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda): (Deadline 12 September 2024)

3 Job Positions at ICPAR(Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda): (Deadline 12 September 2024)

Examinations Manager at ICPAR(Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda): (Deadline 12 September 2024)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (ICPAR) was established under law number 11/2008 of 06/05/2008 to regulate the accounting profession in Rwanda. The Institute has a new strategic plan 2022 – 2026 which aims to boost the number of professional accountants in the country. ICPAR announces the following positions which will support the implementation of its five-year strategic plan.

EXAMINATIONS MANAGER

Job Purpose

The Examinations Manager is a key person in the Education Development Services department, a member of management team of the department and leading ICPAR’s Examinations Unit to achieve its critical goal of ensuring high quality exams.

Key Responsibilities

The following are key roles of an Examinations Manager at the Institute:

  • Organize and conduct recruitment process of examinations team such as examinations officers, markers, examinations setters, moderators, reviewers, invigilators and other examinations support staff;
  • Supervise daily examinations activities including mapping, setting of examinations papers, conduct examinations, marking and other examinations related activities;
  • Set examinations center standards with regards to ICPAR and IFAC standards;
  • Establish an examinations conducive environment and ensure the security of exams;
  • Manage and develop a highly motivated and professional team of examinations staff;
  • Organize and conduct capacity building workshops for examinations setters, moderators and other staff involved in examinations process;
  • Ensure exams entry is conducted with maximum support to both sponsored and non-sponsored students;
  • Develop and keep updating an appropriate examinations framework in line with professional standards;
  • Develop and manage computer-based examinations in line with ICPAR vision;
  • Ensure examinations papers are set up to standard as per respective syllabuses;
  • Ensure examinations bank is regularly updated;
  • Develop and review examinations policies, rules and regulations, exemption policies and other examinations related policies;
  • Ensure examination papers, scripts and marking are held securely and results are published in a timely manner, and complaints are handled appropriately;
  • Work closely with the Director of Education Development Services and Qualifications Manager to develop a high performing team providing effective corporate leadership leading to the overall objective of the institute;
  • Work closely with Qualifications Manager and the rest of education team to support increased enrollment of students;
  • Perform any other assigned duty.

Qualifications:

  • Professional certification like CPA, ACCA or any other equivalent qualification with substantial relevant experience and member of a professional body in good standing (E);
  • Master’s level in Project Management, Finance, Economics, Business, Curriculum Development or other related academic qualifications with at least a minimum of three years of experience in examinations management, examinations setting, examinations marking, professional qualifications design, curricula and learning materials design (E);
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, economics, Business, Project Management, Curriculum Development or other related academic qualifications with at least minimum of five years of experience in examinations management, professional qualifications, curricula and learning materials design (E);
  • Demonstrates a high order of literacy, numeracy and analytical skills (D);
  • Advanced knowledge of the accountancy profession in Rwanda (D);
  • A relevant administrative qualification or evidence of formal training (D).

Please note: E is essential and D is desirable.

Experience:

This person specification will be used in short listing and interviewing to select the best candidate. Each applicant should, therefore, address the person specification in his/her written application and where appropriate you should give examples of how you meet the criteria.

  • Experience in examinations management responsibilities ranging from initial preparations, setting, marking and results processing and publication or education in accountancy or any other closely related field (E)
  • A sound background knowledge of administrative systems and an ability to create systematic procedure that support delivery (D)
  • At least three years of teaching experience (D)
  • Experience in students Management (D)

Knowledge, Skills and Attitude

  • Proficiency in working with standard office applications such as MS Word, Excel and Outlook (E)
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills (E)
  • Ability to prioritize, multitask and meet deadlines (E)
  • Ability to manage own workload (E)
  • The ability to operate a computerized administrative system / database produce reports from this database (E)
  • Ability to manage own workload and flexible (E)
  • The ability to recognize and appreciate the confidential nature of some work Undertaken (E)
  • Ability to deal with a large volume administrative system whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail (E)
  • A high level of interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people including students, teachers, tutors, trainers support staff and other government institutions (D)
  • High level of literacy and communication skills (E)
  • Evidence of commitment to Educational Development services (D)
  • Positive and Enthusiastic (E)
  • Flexibility and a readiness to undertake a wide range of tasks (E)
  • Smart in appearance and manner (E)
  • Ability to work outside normal office hours on occasions (E)
  • A willingness to show flexibility in working arrangements in terms of duties and working patterns to meet emergencies and changes circumstances (E)
  • Committed to Equality and Diversity (E)
  • Demonstrates professional integrity, self-confidence and confidentiality (E)

Working Relationships:

  • Key member of Education Development Services Department (EDS)
  • Report to the Director of Education Development Services.
  • Regular communications with all stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Our relentless commitment to personal development and career growth
  • Working with the best people to build a strong, relevant and sustainable accountancy profession that is at the heart of national development

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send their applications together with their CVs, giving full details of their age, qualifications, experience, present and expected remuneration, full contact details including day time telephone number, to: [email protected] by Thursday, 12th September 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Preference will be given to Rwandan Nationals.

 

 

Enrollment Officer at ICPAR(Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda): (Deadline 12 September 2024)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (ICPAR) was established under law number 11/2008 of 06/05/2008 to regulate the accounting profession in Rwanda. The Institute has a new strategic plan 2022 – 2026 which aims to boost the number of professional accountants in the country. ICPAR announces the following positions which will support the implementation of its five-year strategic plan.

ENROLLMENT OFFICER

The Enrollment Officer is a key person in Education Development Services department, reporting to the Qualification Manager. The role is to oversee the enrollment process, maintain accurate records of new and existing students for the various ICPAR qualifications in line with IFAC SMO 2.

Key Responsibilities

The following are key functions of the Enrollment Officer at ICPAR;

  • Overseeing the enrollment process for new students, ensuring accuracy and compliance with ICPAR policies and relevant regulations;
  • Ensure that all the required documentation is collected, verified, and compliant with organizational standards and regulatory requirements;
  • Maintaining up-to-date records of enrolled students in the ICPAR’s database;
  • Collaborating with other member of education services department to collect and verify required documentation for enrollment;
  • Responding promptly to students’ inquiries related to the enrollment process;
  • Conducting regular audits to ensure data integrity and compliance with established standards;
  • Collaborate with the IT department to address any database related issues or improvements;
  • Ensure strict adherence to ICPAR policies and procedures during the enrollment process;
  • Serve as a point of contact for new and existing students regarding enrollment related queries. Work closely with Examinations Manager to ensure exams timetable is are set in line with ICPAR current syllabuses;
  • Communicate effectively with students to collect necessary information and provide update on the status of their enrollment.
  • Work collaboratively with other departments of the institute;
  • Perform any other assigned duty.

Qualifications

  • Strategic Professional Level (ACCA) or Advanced level of other Professional Accounting Organizations (PAOs) such as advanced level in CPAK with adequate experience in data management is an added value and a member of a professional body in a good standing (E)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Project Management, or other related academic qualifications with at least three years of experience in professional qualifications, curricula and learning materials design (E)
  • Demonstrates a high order of literacy, numeracy and analytical skills
  • Advanced knowledge of the accountancy profession including qualifications and challenges prevalent in Rwanda (E)
  • A relevant administrative qualification or evidence of formal training (D)

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes

  • Proficiency working with standard office applications such as MS Word, Excel and Outlook (E)
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills (E)
  • The ability to operate a computerized database and produce reports from it (E)
  • Ability to prioritize and multi task and meet deadlines (E)
  • Ability to manage own workload (E)
  • The ability to maintain quality and organizational procedures (E)
  • The ability to recognize and appreciate the confidential nature of work undertaken (E)
  • Ability to deal with a large volume of administrative system whilst maintaining, excellent attention to detail (E)
  • High level of literacy and communication skills (E)
  • Evidence of commitment to Educational Development Services (E)
  • Positive and Enthusiastic (E)
  • Flexibility and a readiness to undertake a wide range of tasks (E)
  • Smart in appearance and manner (E)
  • Ability to work outside normal office hours on occasions (E)
  • A willingness to show flexibility in working arrangements in terms of duties and working patterns to meet emergencies and changes circumstances (E)
  • Demonstrates professional integrity, self-confidence and confidentiality (E)

Working Relationships:

  • Key member of Education Development Services Department (EDS);
  • Reports to the Examination Manager;
  • Regular communications with all stakeholders.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send their applications together with their CVs, giving full details of their age, qualifications, experience, present and expected remuneration, full contact details including day time telephone number, to: [email protected] by Thursday, 12th September 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Preference will be given to Rwandan Nationals.

 

 

Data Analyst at ICPAR(Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda): (Deadline 12 September 2024)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (ICPAR) was established under law number 11/2008 of 06/05/2008 to regulate the accounting profession in Rwanda. The Institute has a new strategic plan 2022 – 2026 which aims to boost the number of professional accountants in the country. ICPAR announces the following positions which will support the implementation of its five-year strategic plan.

DATA ANALYST

The Data Analyst is a key person in Education Development Services department, reporting to the Qualification Manager. The role is crucial in supporting the organization’s data-driven decision-making processes. The data Analyst will be responsible for transforming raw data into actionable insights, which will enhance the ability to serve new and existing students for the various ICPAR qualifications in line with IFAC SMO 2.

Key Responsibilities

The following are key functions of the Enrollment Officer at ICPAR;

  • Collect and consolidate data related to student enrollment, course participation, exam performance, and feedback from various educational programs;
  • Manage databases to ensure that educational data is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible for analysis;
  • Work with IT teams to maintain and optimize data management systems specific to the Education Department;
  • Clean and preprocess data to ensure that it is suitable for analysis. This includes handling missing data, correcting errors, and standardizing formats;
  • Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights related to student performance, course effectiveness, and program outcomes;
  • Use statistical and data mining techniques to assess the impact of different teaching methods, course content, and instructional strategies;
  • Provide insights into areas where students face challenges and propose interventions to enhance learning outcomes;
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs and initiatives by analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) such as pass rates, completion rates, and student satisfaction;
  • Conduct longitudinal studies to track the impact of education on professional outcomes and career progression of participants;
  • Create dashboards, reports, and visualizations to effectively communicate data findings to examiners, managers, and Directors;
  • Present data in a clear and actionable manner, using visual tools such as charts, graphs, and heatmaps to highlight key insights;
  • Regularly update stakeholders on the performance of educational programs through periodic reports;
  • Ensure that all data handling and analysis activities comply with organizational policies and relevant data protection regulations;
  • Implement and uphold data governance practices to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and security of educational data;
  • Work collaboratively with other departments of the institute;
  • Perform any other assigned duty.

Qualifications

  • Advanced knowledge of the accountancy profession including qualifications and challenges prevalent in Rwanda (E)
  • Professional certification such as Public Finance Management and Certified Data analyst (E)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer, Finance, or other academic qualifications with at two years of experience in professional qualifications, curricula and learning materials design (E)
  • Demonstrates a high order of literacy, numeracy and analytical skills
  • A relevant administrative qualification or evidence of formal training (D)

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes

  • Proficiency working with standard office applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook (E)
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills (E)
  • The ability to operate a computerized database and produce reports from it (E)
  • Ability to prioritize and multi task and meet deadlines (E)
  • Ability to manage own workload (E)
  • The ability to maintain quality and organizational procedures (E)
  • The ability to recognize and appreciate the confidential nature of work undertaken (E)
  • Ability to deal with a large volume of administrative system whilst maintaining, excellent attention to detail (E)
  • High level of literacy and communication skills (E)
  • Evidence of commitment to Educational Development Services (E)
  • Positive and Enthusiastic (E)
  • Flexibility and a readiness to undertake a wide range of tasks (E)
  • Smart in appearance and manner (E)
  • Ability to work outside normal office hours on occasions (E)
  • A willingness to show flexibility in working arrangements in terms of duties and working patterns to meet emergencies and changes circumstances (E)
  • Demonstrates professional integrity, self-confidence and confidentiality (E)

Working Relationships:

  • Key member of Education Development Services Department (EDS);
  • Reports to the Examination Manager;
  • Regular communications with all stakeholders.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send their applications together with their CVs, giving full details of their age, qualifications, experience, present and expected remuneration, full contact details including day time telephone number, to: [email protected] by Thursday, 12th September 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Preference will be given to Rwandan Nationals.





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