Job Opportunity: Manager, Training and Research

Background

CA Maldives is the statutory body mandated with regulating and developing the accounting profession of the Maldives. The Institute is also mandated with developing accounting and auditing standards applicable for private sector and issuing license to provide audit and assurance services in the Maldives. The Institute was established on 8th September 2020, following the ratification of the Maldives Chartered Accountants Act (13/2020), by the President.

Scope of Work

• Execute the objectives of the Institute mandated by the Chartered Accountants’ Act 13/2020 to ensure that all persons working in the accounting profession are conversant with international norms and standards and possess the relevant knowledge and training in the field and to collaborate with professional accounting bodies, institutes, schools, and universities that offer professional accounting courses both locally and abroad.
• Organize and manage trainings and programs to members and non-members of the Institute as required by the Act and all regulations under the Act.
• Oversee all developmental activities conducted by the Institute
• Ensuring that the Institute conducts the required number of hours of CPD for members each month and provide reports of all CPD hours conducted monthly
• Execution of the annual plan and other tasks required by the Academic Committee
• Provide research and insights on academic and industry related topics as required by committees
• Provide technical support to all committees of the Institute
• Establish relationships and work closely with international donor agencies
• General Administrative duties as required by the management including but not limited to attending emails, queries from international stakeholders regarding professional development and training opportunities and report to the council of such messages
• Formulate, in conjunction with the Council, and its sub-Committees, a strategic direction focused on the future of the accountancy profession and implement the strategic direction
• Keep track of all acts made by the secretariats of Academic Committee

Desired skills, characteristics and competencies

• A keen interest, genuine passion for, and deep personal commitment to the mission of CA Maldives
• The ability to work effectively with the Council and Committees
• The ability to develop, motivate and supervise committed staff and volunteer leaders to further the mission of CA Maldives
• The ability to conduct outreach and build consensus to facilitate the adoption of international best practices
• The ability to draft project proposals and implement projects’ activities with given resources and timelines
• Knowledge of, ability to navigate, complex issues arising in a start-up
• Excellent communication skills; listen effectively and clarify information as needed; and identify and obtain input from key stakeholders representing a wide spectrum of opinions

Ideal qualification and experience

• MNQF Level 9 Accounting Qualification with minimum 2 years of experience in a supervisory role, (OR) MNQF Level 7/8 Accounting Qualification with minimum 5 years of experience in a supervisory role
• Preferably a member of a professional accounting body 
• Must be familiar with accounting and auditing standards such as IFRS, ISA’s
• Experience and knowledge in modern and traditional training methods will be an added advantage
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness and Flexibility to travel on projects conducted by the Institute

Compensation

Remuneration: MVR 23,000 - 25,000

How to Apply

If you believe that you have the skills and experience, we are seeking for the above post, please email your CV, ID card copy (both sides), copies of attested academic certificates, job reference letters (if any) and police report to [email protected] before 3pm, 6th January 2022.

For any additional queries, please contact 3348234 or 7223793.