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ICPAK COUNCIL MEMBER 2014-2017

CPA ROSEMARY KINANU GITUMA

‘MY ACTIONS; OUR FUTURE’(4 by 30)

VOTE FOR

CPA Rosemary Kinanu Gituma

ICPAK REG NO. ICPAK REG. NO 2686

MBA, BCOM (Hons), CPA(K), AMP, PHD Ongoing

Current Vice Chairperson

www.rkinanu.com 0721 436 285

COUNCIL MEMBER

I am offering myself for re -election to the position of

ICPAK Council Member and the following is my profile

and vision for ICPAKwww.rkinanu.com 0721 436 285

“Your valued support in June 2011 enabled me join ICPAK Council and I was elected as Vice Chair in

August 2013 in recognition of my commitment, dedication and good work. My immense contribution towards the Public policy setting in Governance and Accountability, CPA Brand Positioning and Member

services enhancement has equipped me with invaluable experience in driving the Institutes’

Agenda.”


ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• ICPAK practicing Member since 2000• MBA in Accounting & Finance (UoN)• B.COM - Accounting Option (UoN)• AMP Strathmore Business

School/IESE • PhD Student –Switzerland


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

(Private, Public and NGO sectors)1. Finance Manager - East African Portland

Cement Co. Ltd (14 years)

At EAPCC, I also previously served as • Ag Head of Financial Management, • Internal Audit Manager • Board Director- EAPCC (Uganda)


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Cont. . .

2. Numerical Machining Complex Ltd (Finance & Administration Manager),

3. Care Kenya (Financial Consultant), 4. Nairobi Bottlers (Treasury & Operations Accountant)5. Kenya Airways (Management Trainee/Budget

Accountant)6. Audit Trainee (Deloitte).


LEADERSHIP/MEMBERSHIP POSITIONS

Apart from being ICPAK Member, I am also involved in the following;• Elected as Vice Chairman- ICPAK Council in August

2013• Elected as ICPAK Council Member in June 2 011.• ICPAK Council-Serves as Convener Research and

Development Committee and Previously Strategy• ICPAK Council -Member Finance & Strategy; and

Public Finance Committeeswww.rkinanu.com 0721 436 285

• Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) member

• Association of Women Accountants of Kenya (AWAK) member and served in Management Committee.

• Trustee and Trust Secretary, Board of Trustees - EAPCC Pension Scheme.

• Institute Of Directors(Kenya) member.• Vale Columbia Centre, Columbia University New York.-

Correspondent.• Involved in Mwichiune community centre.• Served as Treasurer-St Peters Methodist Church and

Langata Circuit Steward.www.rkinanu.com 0721 436 285

MY PROFESSIONAL PASSION & COMMITMENT

• Served as the Organizing Secretary of Accounting Students Association (ASA), (UON)

• Attained highest CPD hrs. severally even prior to joining Council. I have continued to participate in most of seminars and ICPAK activities.

• My involvement in Thought leadership, Governance, Accountability and Financial Reporting mandates


MY VISION FOR ICPAKMy conceptualization of the prosperity of ICPAK is anchored on to four pillar issues which work together to make the difference in terms of perception, reputation, public policy participation and recognition. These pillars are;

1. Member services Revamp2. Professional regulation 3. ICPAK positioning

4. ICPAK to continue as an Influential Voicewww.rkinanu.com 0721 436 285

1. ICPAK MEMBERSHIP

There is no ICPAK without members. ICPAK membership should therefore first and foremost earn a member professional respect and recognition in the market place. For this to be enhanced, member services, capacity and resource acquisition must be enhanced.


MEMBERSHIP DELIVERABLES

To profile members Grow value adding products and services(Health,

Medical cover, subsidized mortgage.)


MEMBERSHIP DELIVERABLES CONT . . .

• To position the Accountant by seeking representation of ICPAK members in various Boards and County Governments.



Diversify and enhance value adding training and professional related opportunities, focus at varying price ranges and online seminars.

To improve service delivery through a service charter and ICT platform.



To develop and market jobs placement and accounting skills Resource Centre. Implement a program for associates and Young ICPAK Members.



• To identify additional services other than auditing, accountancy and tax advisory services that SMPs would offer and equip them with requisite skills.


2. PROFESSIONAL REGULATION Regulation is the benchmark that gives a profession the justification for its reputation. A profession without enforcement allows quacks and unscrupulous money makers to spoil the name and credibility of the duly qualified and called.

Regulation of the profession must be guarded jealously through enhanced Quality Assurance Programs, Investigations and Disciplinary systems. To conduct review of the Profession and benchmark with best global practices.www.rkinanu.com 0721 436 285

3. ICPAK POSITIONICPAK’s Recognition; To build on ICPAK’s respect in Kenya, East African Region, Africa through PAFA and globally through IFAC. • Existing MRAs are SAICA, EAICA and ICAEW• Negotiate more MRAs • While in Canada recently, I initiated

discussions towards Mutual Recognition of CPA.

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4. ICPAK to continue as an influential voicePublic Policy Participation; To identify and advice on key policy issues

• To date I have presented several position papers in Governance and Accountability on behalf of ICPAK Chairman leading into representation of ICPAK members in various national Boards.


4. ICPAK to continue as an influential voice

Shape Public opinion; To issue high quality position papers that are research based so as to articulate /advocate national issues more authoritatively.



Representation – To continue to lobby for ICPAK members to be included in Boards, Board Committees and in all sectors including NGOs and County Gov’ts.

• Stakeholder meetings and forums such as county governments, cabinet secretaries, directors etc.



Market Niche; Develop and market to employers guidelines outlining the positions to be filled by ICPAK Members.



Contribute to Kenya’s Socio – Economic Transformation through our voice in Governance, Financial Reporting, Accountability, Implementation of Devolution and Legislative Agenda.



Accountancy Legislation – at a time when the accountants Act is being reviewed to be in tandem with global practice, I will continue to critically contribute to the bills.



To develop a Media & Communications Strategy and work plan that will ensure that the voice of the accountants is heard and respected.


MY PROFESSIONAL PASSION & COMMITMENT Cont . . .

• My 18 years’ experience in Public Sector management in State Corporations is key in improving image, recognition and relevance of the professional accountant in the public sector.

• Personal attributes: technically active in reading and applying Standards, a team player, passionate and committed servant leader.

• Family and hobbies: mother of five, a member of Karen Country Club, Parklands sports club and Portland Senior Sports Club. I enjoy Travelling, Reading, Networking and Sports.www.rkinanu.com 0721 436 285

MY CONTACTS

CPA Rosemary Kinanu GitumaTel : 0721 436 285, 0728 604 396

Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Website: www.rkinanu.com

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“Lets Lift our Voice Together and Make the Difference”let’s Guarantee Our Future

Vote for CPA Rosemary Kinanu Gituma

– council member positionTHANKYOU

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PILLAR ISSUE MY ACTIONS – OUR FUTURE 1. Focus on members/membership Member/ Firm Profiling 1 Establish members and their profiles in the

following sectors Public Sector Trainee Accountants Under 35’s ( Young CPAs) Diaspora

Public Sector 2 Identify and develop strategies to address the needs and challenges of members in the public sector

3 Lobby for payment of allowances for accountants so as to attract high profile CPAs to the public sector

Trainee Accountants 4 Establish an internship program for the private sector similar to one planned by government

Under 35’s 5 Identify and develop strategies to address the needs and challenges of young CPAs ( under 35s)

Diaspora 6 Identify and develop strategies to address the needs and challenges of Diaspora members

Firms 7 Review / Update records of practicing firms and categorize them as

Large Medium Small

8 Create business and other growth opportunity for CPAs

Enhance responsiveness to member needs

9 Develop a service charter and evaluate its adherence 10 A customer expectation and satisfaction survey to be

done. Increase participation in ICPAK activities by members

11 Increase awareness of ICPAK’s activities. 12 Opened up committees membership to new

members Training & Development 13 Diversify the trainings, focus on value for money Accountants Benevolent Fund 14 Develop roadmap for revival of the Benevolent

Fund for Councils Consideration

My 30 Actions

Strategic positioning of CPA brand International 15 Continue with the International activities as planned

Regional 16 Pursue the proposed integration of PFM systems in the EAC and play a leading role

Mutual Recognition Agreements

17 Seek more MRAs to add to the list of already existing e.g. EAICA, ICAEW, SAICA

Visibility of ICPAK Public Policy 18 Develop and forward policy papers to The Government

19 Effective engagement on county budgets -Development and implementation

20 Proactive stakeholder engagements KRA Governors

Strategic positioning of ICPAK Branches & Chapters

21 Review policy on branches / chapters 22 Strengthen branches by increasing their numbers

and capacity Board Representation

23 Engage cabinet secretaries / Government on representation on boards by CPAs with a thought out position paper

1. Visibility of ICPAK/Influential Voice

Opportunities for CPAs

24 Develop an online job portal for accountancy professionals

Media 25 Develop a Media & Communications Strategy and work plan ( both proactive and reactive)

Social Media

26 Embrace IT to interact with members for feedback

My 30 Actions

1. Regulatory Role of ICPAK Review of all regulatory functions

27 Review entry requirements both by KASNEB & ICPAK

28 Review criteria on issuing practicing certificates 29 Build a category for Accounting Technicians (

ATs)

30 Reinforce weeding out of quacks/illegal/fake CPAs

My 30 Actions

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