1. CPA ROSEMARY KINANU GITUMA
ICPAK COUNCIL MEMBER
CPA ROSEMARY KINANU GITUMA
‘MY ACTIONS; OUR FUTURE’
(4 by 30)
VOTE FOR

2. Current Vice Chairperson
CPA Rosemary Kinanu Gituma
ICPAK REG NO. ICPAK REG. NO 2686
MBA, BCOM (Hons), CPA(K), AMP, PHD Ongoing
Current Vice Chairperson

3. 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 ICPAK

4. “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.”

5. 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

6. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
(Private, Public and NGO sectors)
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)

7. 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).

8. 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
ICPAK Council-Serves as Convener Research and Development Committee and Previously Strategy
ICPAK Council -Member Finance & Strategy; and Public Finance Committees

9. 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.

10. 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

11. MY VISION FOR ICPAK
My 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;
Member services Revamp
Professional regulation
ICPAK positioning
ICPAK to continue as an Influential Voice

12. 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.

13. MEMBERSHIP DELIVERABLES
To profile members
Grow value adding products and services(Health, Medical cover, subsidized mortgage.)

14. MEMBERSHIP DELIVERABLES CONT . . .
To position the Accountant by seeking representation of ICPAK members in various Boards and County Governments.

15. MEMBERSHIP DELIVERABLES CONT . . .
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.

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

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

18. 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.

19. 3. ICPAK POSITION
ICPAK’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.

20. 4. ICPAK to continue as an influential voice
Public 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.

21. 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.

22. 4. ICPAK to continue as an influential voice
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.

23. 4. ICPAK to continue as an influential voice
Market Niche; Develop and market to employers guidelines outlining the positions to be filled by ICPAK Members.

24. 4. ICPAK to continue as an influential voice
Contribute to Kenya’s Socio – Economic Transformation through our voice in Governance, Financial Reporting, Accountability, Implementation of Devolution and Legislative Agenda.

25. 4. ICPAK to continue as an influential voice
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.

26. 4. ICPAK to continue as an influential voice
To develop a Media & Communications Strategy and work plan that will ensure that the voice of the accountants is heard and respected.

28. 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.

29. MY CONTACTS CPA Rosemary Kinanu Gituma
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30. “Lets Lift our Voice Together and Make the Difference” let’s Guarantee Our Future Vote for CPA Rosemary Kinanu Gituma – council member position THANKYOU
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