MANAGER: STANDARDS – Public Accountants’ And Auditors’ Board (Paab)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects on drafting, adopting, and interpreting new auditing & accounting standards.
• Research technical aspects and analyse information, to inform the development of the pronouncements.
• Draft/comment on auditing & accounting standards, legislation, or any other information which may impact auditors & accountants.
• Establish and maintain relationships with regulators to educate them to understand the scope of collaboration with auditors.
• Keep up to date with recent developments regarding auditing & accounting assurance.
• Keep up to date with legislation that has an impact on auditors & accountants’ assurance.
• Collaborate on ad hoc projects with other departments or Professional Bodies, FAQ on audit & accountants queries.
• Miantain effective professional stakeholder engagement with PAAB Standards Committee.
• Respond to technical queries from committee, task, groups, colleagues, practitioners, and the public.
• Assist the CEO on special projects and tasks

Requirements

• Understanding of legal requirements affecting auditors & accountants and strong technical ability.
• Working knowledge of auditing & accounting ethics standards.
• Ability to keep up to date with the latest accounting- auditing- and ethics standards and pronouncements.
• Maintain professionalism both inside and outside of the work environment.
• Should have a strong commercial awareness and a good understanding of current trends in the auditing and accounting profession.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality, and independent mind.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet demanding deadlines while maintaining consistent quality of work.
• Problem-solving and conflict-management skills.
• Project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Function optimally without or with very limited supervision.
• Qualified CA or ACCA.
• + 5 years of Audit technical experience, and + I year managerial and project management experience.
• Standard-setting experience (added advantage).
• Technical Knowledge and experience in auditing and accounting standards.
• Valid Code B license.
• Preference will be given to Namibian Citizens.
• THIS POSITION REQUIRES OUT-OF-OFFICE WORK, TRAVEL AWAY FROM HOME AND MAY REQUIRE LONG OFFICE HOURS FROM TIME TO TIME.

How to Apply

Applications with a detailed CV, accompanied by certified copies of academic and professional qualifications and identity documents should be sent for the attention of:
Human Resources, PAAB, PO Box 11913, Windhoek
Physical Address: 20 Nachtigal Street, Ausspannplatz, Windhoek, Namibia; OR
By email to: hr@paab.com.na

Enquiries should be addressed to HR, Tel 083 727 2500 or hr@paab.com.na