The Pan African Federation of Accountants [PAFA] is an institution recently established in May 2011 as the pre-eminent body of the African region's accounting professional organisations. PAFA is currently made up of thirty seven (37) professional accountancy organizations from 35 African countries. PAFA aims to have all professional accountancy organizations in Africa to be part of its membership. PAFA's Secretariat sits with the South Africa Institute of Chartered Accountants and is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. That will be the seat of the Chief Executive Officer of PAFA.
PAFA seeks to build a solid and reputable performance track record straight from its creation, on the basis of its strong mandate from its member bodies. Because of the nature of PAFA's mandate the Chief Executive Officer must interact with key stakeholders in private and public sectors and specifically senior government officials, senior member body executives, private sector executives and actors as well as practitioners.
PAFA is now looking for a dynamic, self motivated person who has the capability, energy and drive to lead the ongoing institutional development that will steer the accountancy profession in the African region into a position of world recognition and leadership. The position will be available from 1st January 2012 and will be assumed once all necessary formalities have been completed. This is a full-time position, appointed for an initial Five-year contract basis, renewable on successful accomplishment of agreed goals.
The incumbent will have maturity, experience and a down to earth attitude necessary to provide leadership from the front. Strong leadership, immense professional and industry knowledge and contacts will therefore be essential attributes for the position. PAFA is keen to fill the position with an individual who has excellent people skills, solid all round business acumen, strong client/stakeholder management record, and proven institutional development testimony. The successful candidate will also have strong administrative skills and systems proficiency. Strong communication competencies will be a major advantage.
Basic Objective
The Chief Executive Officer's must provide leadership and direction and coordinate all activities of PAFA in accordance with the Constitution as well as PAFA's Strategic Plan. The Chief Executive Officer assumes total responsibility for implementing decisions of PAFA's Board as well as the day to day management of the affairs of the Pan African Federation of Accountants.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities of the CEO will be around the following theme areas:
- Strategy Development, Planning and Reporting
- Operational Management
- Human Resources and Leadership
- Relationship Management
Detailed duties and responsibilities are available at on request from azimo@saica.co.za or the member institute.
Relationships
The Chief Executive Officer is accountable to the PAFA's Board through the Chairman.
Qualifications and Experience
The candidate must have a basic degree and must be a holder of a professional accountancy qualification and a member of one of the PAFA members. He or she must have at least 10 years post qualifying managerial experience at senior level. Proven institutional development testimony, postgraduate qualification, proficiency of English and French languages will be added advantage.
Remuneration
An attractive package will be offered to the successful candidate.
Mode of Application
Applications supported by a Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, full postal address including day telephone numbers and e-mail address, if any, two contactable referees should reach the undersigned on or before Friday 19th August 2011, via email to azimo@saica.co.za
The Pan African Federation of Accountants Secretariat
7 Zulberg Close Bruma Lake, Johannesburg
South Africa
