KASNEB Board Membership Opportunities,Friday, October 1, 2010

KASNEB Board Membership Opportunities,Friday, October 1, 2010
Ref: KAS/BM

KASNEB is established under the Accountants Act, No. 15 of 2008 and the Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya Act, Cap 534, with the mandate to develop syllabuses, conduct professional and technician examinations; certify candidates in finance, accountancy, management, information communication technology and related disciplines; promote its qualifications globally and accredit relevant training institutions.

The vision of KASNEB is to be the preferred world-class professional examinations body in finance, accountancy, management, information technology and related disciplines.

Pursuant to section 15(1)(h), of the Accountants Act, the Board of KASNEB is seeking to identify two (2) suitably qualified and competent persons for nomination as members of the Board for a period of three (3) years commencing 1 January 2011.

We invite applications from dynamic and results oriented individuals who are ready, available and willing to serve in the Board of KASNEB and contribute effectively to the realisation of the vision of KASNEB.

Minimum Requirements:
    * A renowned professional in the areas of information technology, credit management, corporate governance, risk management and/or change management.
    * A member in good standing for applicants who are members of a professional institute.
    * A person who has made significant contribution in the development of education and training in accountancy, secretarial, information communication technology, investment and securities, credit management and related areas.
    * Commitment to the vision, mission and objectives of KASNEB.
    * Graduate of a recognised university.
    * At least five (5) years experience at Board level.
    * Commitment and availability to attend meetings and other functions of the Board and Committees.
    * A person not holding a similar position in more than two (2) other organisations.
    * Integrity and honesty.

Application Procedure
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copies of professional certificates, testimonials and names and addresses of three referees so as to reach the undersigned not later than Friday, 8 October 2010.
The envelope should be marked “CONFIDENTIAL” quoting the “REFERENCE NUMBER” and be addressed to:

Secretary and Chief Executive
KASNEB
P.O. Box 41362 – 00100
Nairobi