Institutional Integrity
Organizational Structure
SICPA operates under a robust governance framework designed to ensure transparency, professional excellence, and public trust in the Somali financial landscape.
General Assembly
Supreme Governing Body
Governing Council
Strategic Management & Oversight
Secretariat
Operational Execution
General Assembly
The General Assembly is the highest governing body of the Institute and comprises all registered full members.
- Elects Council Members
- Approves Institutes’ by-laws
- Appoints External Auditors
- Hold the council to account in the Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Governing Council
The Governing Council (Board) provides strategic leadership and oversight to SICPA and is accountable to the General Assembly.
- Setting Strategic direction and policies
- Institutional performance
- Overseeing implementation of strategies
- Safeguarding the public interest
Secretariat
The administrative arm managing day-to-day member services and certification.
- Provides executive leadership
- Strategic partner to the Council
- Reports on implementation
- Oversees administration, finance and stakeholder engagement
Council Composition
- 7 Elected Professional Members
Elected by Members
Practicing accountants elected during the Annual General Meeting to represent the interests of the profession.
- 4 Appointed Government Representatives
Ex-Officio
Ministry of Finance
Central Bank
Auditor General
Attorney General
The Secretariat
Led by the Chief Executive Officer, the secretariat ensures that all resolutions and technical standards are implemented efficiently across the nation.
Chief Executive Officer
Appointed by the Council
Legislative Mandate & Autonomy
SICPA derives its legal power and operational independence from Law No. 45 of 2026. This foundational legislation establishes SICPA as the sole authority for professional accounting standards in Somalia.
Unwavering Objectivity
Autonomous decision-making ensures technical standards remain free from undue influence.
Global Credibility
Alignment with international IFAC standards provides global recognition for Somali accountants.
Leadership Spotlight
The visionary minds steering Somali professional excellence.The visionary minds steering Somali professional excellence.
Council Chairman
Abdullahi Tahlil Adan
“He is responsible for the leadership of the council and acts as a liaison between the council and the management. He also oversees the overall direction and strategy of the institute.”
FCA
30+ Years Exp
Chief Executive Officer
Burhan Said Salah
“He directs the operations and resources of the institute to achieve its strategy and represents the institute in its relationship with the government and the public. He is also an advisor to the council and assembly on emerging issues relating to the accountancy profession.”
CPA
Strategic Lead
What we achieved
Governing Council Members
Nuh Omar Muse
Elected Member
Abdirahman Daaud Hussein
Elected Member
Burhan Ismael Hassan
Elected Member
Abdirahman Hassan Mohamoud
Elected Member
Yasin Mohamoud Ibar
Elected Member
Farah Abdiwali Dirie
Elected Member
Representing Ministry of Finance
Council Member
Central Bank of Somalia
Council Member
Ministry of Education
Council Member