VACANCY: Various positions in Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). 330 views

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) was established by the Act of Parliament No. 15 of 1965 as an organization to regulate the Accountancy Profession in Nigeria. It has over 50,000 members and is a member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA), and Association of Accountancy Bodies in West Africa (ABWA).

In pursuit of the Institute’s mission-critical objectives to be a leading professional body, we invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for the vacant positions below:

Job Title: Secretary

Location: Nigeria
Reports to: The position reports to the Head, Liaison Offices.

Job Description

• This position is responsible for providing quality support for the Institute towards the maintenance of effective corporate governance, efficient administration of its organization.

Key Accountabilities

• Provides administrative and corporate supports to all the department’s functions and activities;
• Takes and prepares minutes at the meeting and circulates resolutions for effective implementation;
• Schedules meetings and prepares claims for members;
• Assists in communicating decisions to the appropriate departments for effective implementation;
• Oversees the departmental registry functions;
• Files and retrieves documents as appropriate and;
• Liaises with other departments for effective planning and management.

Education and Experience

• Applicants must possess a minimum of HND in Office Technology or other related fields.
• Relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years work experience.

Skills / Competencies:

• The right person for this role must have good hands-on knowledge of administration, secretarial functions, and corporate governance.
• The role also requires report writing and listening skills, strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, confidence, integrity, and demonstrated ability to effectively engage diverse groups of people and work under pressure.

Job Title: Maintenance Officer

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• The position provides general supports for the smooth running of the operations of the Institute’s functions and mandates.

Key Responsibilities

• Implements maintenance procedures;
• Carries out inspections of the facilities to identify and resolve issues;
• Checks electrical and hydraulic systems of buildings to ensure functionality;
• Checks safety equipment such as fire hoses, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and alarms;
• Plans and oversees all repair and installation activities;
• Monitors equipment inventory and places orders when necessary;
• Manages relationships with contractors and service providers;
• Keeps maintenance logs and reports on daily activities;
• Ensures health and safety policies are adhered to;
• Reserves/orders materials to complete planned activities;
• Performs basic plumbing maintenance and repairs on taps, basins, and toilets;
• Reports requirements for major repairs to management and;
• Changes lock on doors and windows.

Requirements

• HND / B.Sc in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience

Skills / Competencies:

• Good knowledge of ICAN
• Experience in planning maintenance operations
• Solid understanding of technical aspects of plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems
• Working knowledge of facilities machines and equipment
• Ability to keep track of and report on activity
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools
• Experience with precision measuring instruments or electronic testing devices
• Experience performing routine maintenance
• Team Working skills
• Endurance
• Interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and follow up skills
• Self-motivated
• Attention to detail
• Time management.

Job Title: Web Development Engineer

Location: Nigeria
Department: Information Technology Directorate

Job Description

• Design and development of web applications.
• Integration and support of web applications and associated hardware.
• Develop high-quality code for new and existing web applications.
• Analyze, test, and resolve issues with application software and associated peripherals.
• Manages the efficient operation of web applications/websites and blogs.
• Oversee creation of daily backup for web application and its database.
• Monitors website traffic.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science / Engineering or a related field.
• 4 – 6 years of experience in front-end web development and optimization.
• Proficient understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and PHP.
• Basic understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS and SASS.
• Proficient understanding of JavaScript libraries and frameworks, such as Django, AngularJS, KnockoutJS, BackboneJS, ReactJS, DurandalJS, etc.
• Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates,  and  AJAX.
• Basic knowledge of image authoring tools, to be able to crop, resize, or perform small adjustments on an image. Familiarity with tools such as Gimp or Photoshop is a plus.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools.
• Knowledge of the Agile / Scrum process, language and ceremonies is a plus.

Job Title: Subject Matter Expert

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• This role requires strong knowledge of accounting specialized fields like Auditing, Investigation, and Forensic; Information Technology & Consulting; Public Finance Management; Corporate Finance Management; Taxation & Fiscal Policy; Corporate Reporting and; Insolvency & Corporate Re-engineering Faculties
• The ideal candidate must be innovative and research-inclined with a good understanding of the global trends in the specialized accounting fields and key development imperatives.
• The role also requires strong communication and analytical skills, confidence, integrity, and demonstrated ability to effectively engage diverse groups of experts and resource persons both within and outside the Institute.
• In addition, the candidates must have strong administrative skills and the ability to manage time effectively to meet all deadlines as well as high expectations and the determination to consistently raise the level of achievement.

Key Accountabilities

• Liaises with and manages relationships with experts and resource persons for assigned faculties;
• Reviews and agrees each paper for presentation to and approval by the Head of Directorate and the Chair of the respective Faculty Committee;
• Organizes and obtains approval for training and certification programs and ensures compliance;
• Acts as the in-house expert for respective faculty areas by reviewing syllabuses, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of respective areas, and providing technical guidance;
• Leads and ensures compliance with quality control measures in the faculty process and improvement of all processes for respective faculties to ensure operational efficiency;
• Coordinates the review of learning materials for assigned faculty areas;
• Develops and reviews Faculty Newsletters content and follow up with productions;
• Follows up on the implementation of Board decisions;
• Prepares feedback analysis report to the Faculty Board on programs conducted;
• Acts as minutes secretary to the assigned Faculty Committee and;
• Coordinates processes and communication for the completion of faculty actions from the minutes.

Qualifications and Experience

• B.Sc. / HND in Accounting, Economics.
• Qualified member of the Institute.
• A Master’s and/or Doctorate Degree is an advantage.
• Specialist knowledge in any of the following functional areas: Auditing, Investigation and Forensic; Information Technology & Consulting; Public Finance Management; Corporate Finance Management; Taxation & Fiscal Policy; Corporate Reporting and; Insolvency & Corporate Re-engineering
• Minimum of 5 years relevant post-professional qualification experience in the private and/or public sector.

Job Title: Database Engineer

Location: Nigeria
Department: Information Technology Directorate

Job Description

• Design and document database architecture.
• Data Modeling.
• Design Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence platform.
• Build database scheme, tables, procedures, and permissions.
• Set up data sharing and disk partitioning>
• Develop database utilities and automated reporting.
• Create shell scripts for task automation.
• Create, test, and execute data management languages.
• Analyze and sustain capacity and performance requirements.
• Analyze, consolidate and tune database for optimal efficiency.
• Monitor systems and platforms for availability.
• Oversee backup, clustering, mirroring, replication and failover.
• Restore and recover corrupted databases.
• Install and test upgrades and patches.
• Implement security and encryption.
• Provide support for critical situations.
• Evaluate and recommend new database technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 4 – 6 years of experience in database administration, integration, and architecture.
• Experience with Backup, High Availability, and Replication of databases.
• MCSE/MCSA certifications preferred.
• Experience with Linux and Windows Server environments.
• Extensive experience with database technologies (MS SQL, PostgreSQL Oracle).
• Experience with cloud services (Microsoft Azure) is a plus.
• Strong command of SQL and SQL server tools.
• Advanced knowledge of database security,  backup, and recovery, and performance monitoring tools.
• Understanding of relational and dimensional data modeling.
• PowerShell and Unix shell scripting skills.

Job Title: Systems / Business Analyst

Location: Nigeria
Department: Information Technology Directorate

Job Description

• Liaising extensively with users.
• Analyzing units/departmental operations.
• Translating operations requirements into highly specified project briefs.
• Identifying options for potential solutions and assessing them for both technical and business suitability.
• Drawing up specific proposals for modified or replacement systems.
• Working closely with developers and users to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction.
• Document the ‘as-is’ and identify improvements to existing solutions and business processes.
• Perform requirements gathering, documentation, and analysis.
• Validate requirements with customers.
• Drawing up a testing schedule for the complete system.
• Overseeing the implementation of a new system.
• Providing training to users of a new system.
• Keeping up to date with technical and industry developments.
• Support, maintain and document software functionality.
• Integrate software with existing systems.
• Evaluate and identify new technologies for implementation.
• Project planning and project management.
• Relate information gathered on the Organization’s business processes with workflows and processes defined in Microsoft Navision and CRM.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field of Science / Engineering.
• 4 – 6 years experience working with information technologies and systems analysis.
• Strong computer, hardware, software, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of working in Windows environment.
• Proven ability to assess business needs and translate them into relevant solutions.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of the principles and practices associated with database maintenance and administration.
• Experience installing, configuring, documenting, testing, training, and implementing new applications and systems.
• Working knowledge of some programming languages.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Knowledge of the Agile / Scrum process, language and ceremonies is a plus.

Job Title: IT Personnel

Location: Nigeria
Department: Information Technology Directorate

Job Description

• This position provides IT supports to the organization’s automation system and renders services to IT users like staff and other stakeholders.

Overall Purpose of Job

• Four job roles will be filled. They are Web Development; Database Management; Business / Analysis and; Programming / Software.

General Accountabilities

• Provides hardware and software supports to staff and other stakeholders;
• Installs  and  maintains  all  IT  equipment  and  infrastructure  for  effective service delivery to stakeholders;
• Provides supports in ensuring data security and integrity.
• Liaises with IT vendors and service providers to the organizations for quality service delivery.
• Oversees the organization’s IT help desk
• Liaises with other departments for timely resolution of IT-related issues.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, ICT or Elect/Elect.
• A Masters’s degree in the relevant areas.
• Member of a relevant professional body.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant post-professional qualification working experience

Skills / Competencies:

• The right person for this role must have good hands-on knowledge of ICT and Microsoft Navision.
• The role also requires listening and scripting skills, strong communication, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, confidence, integrity, and demonstrated ability to effectively engage diverse groups of people and work under pressure.

Job Title: Manager, Research & Technical

Location: Nigeria
Department: Technical and education Directorate
Reports to: the Head, Research Technical and Education

Key Accountabilities

• Identifies the research and technical needs of the Institute for internal and external consumption, technical assignments in the areas of accounting, insolvency and auditing theories, practices, economics, banking and finance-related issues, capital market operations, public finance and government policies, standards, and professional ethics;
• Responds to Exposure Drafts and other international pronouncements on Standards on time;
• Assists the relevant Committees of the Council that requires the services of the
• Department in identifying research issues and proffering solutions;
• Co-ordinates the Institute’s programs for promoting and developing the science of accountancy and disseminating the output of the Institute’s research projects;
• Is familiar with standard writing procedures and has flair for writing and editing technical materials for publication.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in a quantitative discipline from a recognized reputable university, and
• Must be a Chartered Accountant
• Must be familiar with:
  • Computerized research instrument – SPSS; Minitabs and Eview
  • Standard writing procedures and must have flair for writing and editing technical materials for publication.

Job Title: Front Desk Officer

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• This position provides administrative supports and interfacing functions to the Institute and renders services to key stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities

• Keeps front desk tidy and presentable with all necessary materials;
• Warmly welcomes guests and visitors to the Institute;
• Attends to inquiries and addresses complaints;
• Courteously answers all incoming calls and redirects them as appropriate;
• Receives letters, packages, and other correspondence and distributes same to the appropriate departments;
• Takes up other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• HND / B.Sc in Arts or Social Sciences
• Minimum of 1-2 years experience in a similar role.

Skills / Competencies:

• The role requires listening and MS office skills, strong communication, interpersonal and multitasking skills, attention to detail, confidence, integrity, and demonstrated ability to effectively engage diverse groups of people and work under pressure.

Job Title: Programmer / Software Engineer  

Location: Nigeria
Department: Information Technology Directorate

Job Description

• Confirms project requirements by reviewing program objectives, input data, and output requirements with analysts, supervisors, and users.
• Arranges project requirements in a programming sequence by analyzing requirements.
• Preparing a workflow chart and diagram using knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, programming language, and logic.
• Encodes project requirements by converting workflow information into computer language.
• Confirms program operation by conducting tests; modifying program sequence and/or codes.
• Prepares references for users by writing operating instructions.
• Maintains historical records by documenting program development and revisions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications;  establishing personal networks;  participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years working experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role.
• Experience developing desktop/web and mobile applications.
• Familiarity with common stacks.
• Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, React/Vue, NodeJs).
• Knowledge of multiple back-end languages  (e.g. PHP, Python, Java, and or C#  are added advantage).
• Familiarity with DBMS technology (e.g. SQL) and caching mechanisms such as Redis, Memcached, and Varnish.
• Familiarity with web servers (e.g. Nginx, Apache).
• Good knowledge of cloud server services (e.g Azure).
• Good knowledge of GIT repository management.
• Knowledge of the Agile / Scrum process, language and ceremonies is a plus.

Job Title: Chief Strategy Officer (Senior Manager)

Location: Nigeria
Reports to: The Registrar / Chief Executive
Department: Office of the Registrar / Chief Executive

Overall Purpose of Job

• Identification, coordination, development, planning, and implementation of growth and development opportunities in the industry to create a competitive advantage for the Institute to achieve its mission and vision.

Description of Main Activities and Tasks

• Develops an inclusive strategic plan and strategy by collaborating with the leadership team and Council;
• Develops business model innovations for the Institute’s growth;
• Evaluates market forecast and long-term trends;
• Develops a capital plan in line with the strategy and focus of the presidential year for the Institute;
• Identifies key capital projects, joint ventures, and other strategic partnership and alliance opportunities;
• Provides interpretation for long-term plans into short-term projects;
• Collects competitive intelligence to drive cross-functional business processes;
• Analyses market dynamics, market share changes, service line performance, and competitive intelligence;
• Collaborates with the Institute’s leadership, special committees, and consultants to execute strategies;
• Communicates strategy effectively throughout the Institute;
• Identifies strategic risks and helps to reduce those risks;
• Ensures suitable metrics are in place to measure performance and progress strategic initiatives and;
• Acts as secretary to the relevant committees.

Internal Relationship:

• Relates with the RCE, Deputy Registrars, Director, Technical & Education, and other Management staff.

External Relationship:

• Relates with the other relevant accounting and financial professional bodies etc.

Subordinates Supervised:

• Working with other team members in the Office of Registrar/Chief Executive.

Qualifications

• B.Sc and M.Sc in Marketing, Business Management, Economics, and other business-related fields
• Membership of relevant professional body

Experience:

• 10 years post-relevant professional qualification experience.

Required Skills and Competencies:
Functional Competencies:

• Should possess excellent communication skills
• Should be innovative, confident and must demonstrate a keen interest in the organization’s activities
• Strong knowledge of business development and management consulting
• Strong technical skills in areas of trend analysis
• Should have strong decision making, problem-solving, quality control, and time management skills

Organizational Competencies:

• Should be a Team Player
• Should be capable of inspiring the confidence of boss and subordinates
• Should possess impeccable integrity and proven commitment to good governance
• Must have executive presence and inspire the confidence of stakeholders

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of specialized software and tools

Attributes:

• Should be capable of working under pressure, delivering on timelines, and achieving strategic goals/targets
• Should be self-motivated and possess exceptional interpersonal skills.

Job Title: Deputy Director, Faculties

Location: Nigeria
Department: Faculties Directorate
Reports to: Deputy Registrar, Technical Services

Job Description

• He is responsible for providing overall intellectual leadership and guidance for all programs and activities of the seven faculties of the Institute: Auditing, Investigation, and Forensic; Information Technology & Consulting; Public Finance Management; Corporate Finance Management; Taxation & Fiscal Policy; Corporate Reporting and; Insolvency & Corporate Re-engineering Faculties.

Description of Main Activities and Tasks

• Provides leadership for the development of a highly effective and efficient curriculum for all the faculties;
• Undertakes research activities on topical, financial, and economic issues as they relate to each faculty;
• Ensures high-quality materials for each faculty program; Networks with senior specialists, practitioners and academics as well as with national, regional, and international institutions, to ensure the continued relevance of faculties materials and programs for the profession;
• Establishes and actively maintains close links with relevant national and international institutes, both to promote relevant topics to the accounting profession within their structures and to promote topical and contemporary issues of interest to the Institute and its members;
• Provides thought leadership initiatives to strategically reposition the directorate and the Institute and;
• Manages the Faculties Directorate, including functional management of the directorate, including financial management of activities, supervision and capacity building of staff in the directorate;

Internal Relationship:

• Relates frequently with the Registrar, the Deputy Registrar (Technical Services), and other management staff

External Relationship:

• Relates with other professional institutes, academics, firms, and the Institute’s members.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an M.Sc. or equivalent in Accounting or Economics (Possession of a Ph. D or equivalence will offer a distinct advantage)
• Must be a Chartered Accountant

Experience:

• Should possess at least ten (10) years of relevant post-professional qualification experience.

Required Skills and Competencies:
Functional Competencies:

• Demonstrate management competencies
• Strong record of facilitation
• Experience in leading, managing, and coordinating a broad range of developmental programs in line with strategic objectives

Organizational Competencies:

• Should be capable of inspiring the confidence of boss and subordinates
• Should possess impeccable integrity and proven commitment to good governance
• Should be innovative, confident and must demonstrate a keen interest in the organization’s activities

Knowledge:

• Should be IT proficient
• Expert knowledge of research in
• Economics, Accounting, and Finance

Attributes:

• Should be capable of working under pressure, delivering on timelines, and achieving strategic goals/targets
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the demonstrated capacity to work cooperatively and in partnership with diverse groups, while sensitively balancing the requirements of these groups
• High-level consultation and negotiations skills.

Job Title: Manager, Exams

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• The position reports to the Head, Prof Exam, and is responsible for effective planning and management of the examination processes.

Key Accountabilities:

• Liaises with and manages relationships with examiners;
• Reviews and agrees each examination processes and procedures for presentation to and approval of the appropriate authority and by the Chair of the Examination Committee;
• Develops and obtains approval for examination timetables and ensures approved timetables are complied with;
• Acts as the in-house expert for respective syllabus areas by reviewing syllabuses, maintaining up-to-date knowledge, and providing technical guidance;
• Leads and ensures compliance with quality control measures in the examination process and improvement of all processes to ensure operational efficiency;
• Coordinates the review of learning materials;

Education and Experience

• B.Sc. / HND in Accounting, Economics
• Qualified member of the Institute
• A Master’s Degree is an advantage
• Specialist knowledge in any of the following specified areas:
  • Financial Accounting and Auditing
  • Cost Accounting and
  • Tax and Law
• Minimum of 5 years relevant post-professional qualification experience.

Skills / Competencies:

• This role requires strong knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative research methodology, ability to evaluate and interpret financial statements with a sound financial management capability.
• The ideal candidate must be innovative and research-inclined with a good understanding of the global economy and key development imperatives.
• The role also requires strong communication and analytical skills, confidence, integrity, and demonstrated ability to effectively engage diverse groups of people both within and outside the Institute.

Job Title: Speech Writer

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• The position provides technical/administrative support to the Senior Manager, Speech Writer and aims at enhancing the effectiveness and impact of the role in the execution of policies and programs of the Institute.

Key Accountabilities

• Manages the communication of the Presidency through specialized knowledge and provides strategic communication support to the Institute’s Principal officeholders.
• Drafts speeches, statements, briefings, and written communications for the Presidency and ensures a high level of consistency, accuracy, and presentation for a wide variety of audiences.
• Liaises closely with various directorates of the Institute to ensure timely and relevant inputs into the development of written communication for the Presidency and other matters of relevance to the Institute.
• Serves as under-secretaries for some sub-committees in the department.

Qualifications and Experience

• Applicant must possess a minimum of HND / B.Sc in Mass Communication, Journalism, Law, or any other related fields.
• The applicant with a Degree in Economics or Accounting with proven writing skills may be considered.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies/Masters’s Degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years work experience.

Skills / Competencies:

• The ideal candidate must demonstrate excellent oral communication, report writing, interpersonal and office management skills.
• The person must be discreet but decisive, innovative, diligent, pay attention to details, and proficient in the use of Ms-Office applications with good customer service and presentation skills.
• Success in this role also demands a high level of confidentiality, honesty, integrity, and flexibility.

Job Title: Library Manager

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Department: Library Services

Job Description

• The position reports to the Deputy Director, Technical & Education, and is responsible for promoting ICAN’s library services and resources to enhance the learning and literacy of members, students, and visitors and; effective planning and general administration of library services, department and staff.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for the development of systems and processes to increase efficiency and overall usage of library services at ICAN.
• Responsible for developing and managing the department’s budget.
• Prepare and sort books for donation to selected tertiary institutions.
• Ensure increase awareness of e-library by sending users login password to ICAN Financial members.
• Measure the elements of cataloguing and bibliographic description of library resources.
• Manage resource request from different branches.
• Oversee processing of new library materials, ensuring quality standards are maintained..
• Manage E-Library operations: Identify qualified members and distribute user ID, attend to user queries.
• Manage review of subject matter for classification.
• Develop ICAN Library policies and procedures and ensure that established procedures are followed to maintain an appropriate library environment for visitors.
• Manage the arrangement of materials in the library for effective retrieval including the systematic indexing, classification and cataloguing of all Library resources.
• Coordinate classification new stock, cataloguing and indexing using computerized database.
• Final review and approval of reports.
• Effective management of staff within the department to ensure effective service delivery.
• Management of ICAN Library information management systems and other ICT software to ensure integrity and security of the data held on the system.

Education and Experience

• B.Sc / HND in Library or Information Science.
• Postgraduate degree in related fields.
• Membership of Library Professional Body.
• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience

Skills / Competencies:

• Functional knowledge of ICAN, full knowledge of how the library works, including knowledge of library equipment.
• Knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Office tools.
• Substantial knowledge of the principles and practices of library science.
• Knowledge of computer and network applications to library services.
• Knowledge of library practices, including the use of an integrated automated library catalog.
• Professionalism.
• Leadership skills
• Developing people
• People management skills
• Budget management
• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management.

Job Title: Senior Manager (Professional Practice)

Location: Nigeria
Department: Professional Practice

Job Description

• The position reports to the Head of Department and assists in effective planning and management of the practice monitoring processes, procedures, and activities and is responsible for implementing strategies to ensure ICAN’s operations comply with regulatory and ethical standards and developing necessary policies and procedures to monitor member adherence to international accounting standards.

Key Accountabilities

• Review and update of the Institute’s Statements of Membership Obligations (SMOs) approved by IFAC in 2015 by PPC (formerly PPMC);
• Review and update of the Institute’s SMOs to measure the level of the Institute’s adoption and support for the implementation of Quality Control, International Standards on Auditing, Ethics, Accounting Education, etc.;
• Review and update of Dashboard Report (DBR) to assess the status of ICAN adoption of International Standards and the level of the Institute’s fulfillment of IFAC membership requirements;
• Review and Publication of the revised ICAN Code of Conduct and Guide for Members to measure the extent to which ICAN Code complies substantially with the IESBA Code and international best practices;
• Presentation of new processes and procedures to Council for approval to ensure adequacy of the processes and procedures proposed for the new approach to practice review;
• Carry out Practice Review to determine the level of compliance of audit firms to the auditing and accounting standards as well as Code of ethics and the relevant laws and regulations;
• Responsible for managing ICAN Help Desk to assist members with technical issues;
• Creation of an ICAN Portal for Practitioners to explore areas in which members in practice can obtain information on technical matters;
• Coordination of Mentoring programmes for the SMPs leveraging on internal and external relationships with Accounting industry leaders, such as audit firms, etc.;
• Develop and monitor training programs for ICAN SMP Academy to promote professional development;
• Develop relationships and agreements between ICAN and other professional bodies to increase level of cooperation;

Education and Experience

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting, Economics, Finance, and Management
• Qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Of Nigeria (ICAN)
• A Masters degree in relevant fields is an advantage
• Minimum of 8 years relevant post professional qualification experience
• Practical and Specialist knowledge in any of the following specified areas:
  • Financial Reporting and Auditing
  • Management Accounting & Strategy
  • Tax and Laws
  • Excellent understanding of Practical Audit Practice in both Internal and External perspective
  • Strong understanding and experience of Practice Review in line with the new ISQM 1 and other International Standards
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Reporting and Escalating to relevant Stakeholders, areas of non-compliance identified during the course of the review
  • Ability to multi-task with little or no supervision and provide quality deliverables with respect to deadlines
  • Professionalism
  • Leadership skills
  • Developing others
  • People management skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Attention to details
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Decision making skills
  • Time management
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize goals
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Ability to analyze problems and create solutions
  • High level of confidentiality

Skills / Competencies:

• This role requires very strong practical and comprehensive knowledge of writing professional reports;
• Strong knowledge of industry processes and regulations, regulatory developments as well as evolving best practices;
• Strong knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative research methodology,
• Ability to evaluate and interpret financial statements with a sound financial management capability.
• The ideal candidate must be innovative, inquisitive and research-inclined with good understanding of the global economy and key development imperatives.
• The role also requires strong communication and analytical skills, confidence, integrity, and demonstrated ability to effectively engage diverse groups of people both within and outside the Institute.

Job Title: Manager, Abuja Liaison Office

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Reports to: The position reports to the Head, Liaison Offices.

Job Description

• The focus of this role is to promote public awareness of the Institute’s programmes at the liaison office by proactively developing and implementing strategies to increase participation and enhance the Institute’s overall visibility and competitive positioning.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversees institute’s exams and members training.
• Ensures executive report for the liaison offices are available monthly.
• Ensure smooth running of ICAN liaison offices.
• Monitors coordinates, and communicates the strategic objectives of ICAN.
• Collaborates and communicates successfully with other entities outside of ICAN.

Skills / Competencies:

• Functional knowledge of ICAN
• Knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Office
• Analytically and mathematically minded analyzing data and creating necessary reports
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure environment
• People management skills
• Relationship management
• Excellent organizational skills
• Attention to details
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Decision making skills
• Time management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills

Qualification

• Degree in International Relations, Political Science, Business, Management, or related field.
• Postgraduate Degree in related field.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant post-qualification experience.
• Qualified member of the Institute.

Job Title: Professional Practice Manager

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• The position reports to the Head of Department and assists in effective planning and management of the practice monitoring processes, procedures, and activities.

Key Accountabilities

• Organizes and participates in regular practice review of audit firms and ensures that firms’ data are up-to-date;
• Regularly reviews and updates the Institute’s Statements of Membership Obligations (SMOs) and Dashboard Report (DBR);
• Coordinates mentoring programmes for the Small Medium-sized Practices (SMPs) as well as initiatives to merge their practices;
• Coordinates the Institute’s International Desk, Help Desk and Help Portal;
• Oversees the processes and procedures involved in the issue and renewal of practice licence to members; seal and repair of damaged ones; the application and documentation of attachment of members in audit firms and; change of firm’s name.
• Conducts unannounced due diligence on firms on regular basis for the purpose of verification and practice validation as may be required from time to time.
• Organizes meetings and prepares minutes of both Professional Practice Committee (PPC) and SMP Committee as well as draft report on recommendations to the Council;
• Monitors the websites of affiliated international organizations and the likes for recent developments in the industry.
• Organizes sensitization sessions for Big and SMPs firms on the new changes in the Institutional practice policies and regulations either physically or virtually.

Skills / Competencies:

• This role requires strong knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative research methodology, ability to evaluate and interpret financial statements with a sound financial management capability.
• The ideal candidate must be innovative, inquisitive, and research-inclined with good understanding of the global economy and key development imperatives.
• The role also requires strong communication and analytical skills, confidence, integrity, and demonstrated ability to effectively engage diverse groups of people both within and outside the Institute.

Education and Experience

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting, Economics, Finance and Management
• Qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Of Nigeria (ICAN)
• A Master’s Degree in relevant fields is an advantage
• Minimum of 5 years relevant post professional qualification experience
• Practical and Specialist knowledge in any of the following specified areas:
  • Financial Reporting and Auditing
  • Management Accounting & Strategy
  • Tax and Laws
  • Excellent understanding of Practical Audit Practice in both Internal and External perspective
  • Strong understanding and experience of Practice Review in line with the new ISQM 1 and other International Standards
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Reporting and Escalating to relevant Stakeholders, areas of non-compliance identified during the course of review.
  • Ability to multi-task with little or no supervision and provide quality deliverables with respect for deadlines.

Job Title: Library Officer

Location: Nigeria

Job Summary

• The position reports to the Head of Department and is responsible for effective planning and general administration of library services.

Key Accountabilities

• Assists library users in accessing library services;
• Attends to library users’ requests;
• Promotes e-library services to members and students;
• Catalogues and classifies books;
• Carries out shelving and indexing of library materials.

Education and Experience

• B.Sc / HND in Library or Information Science.
• A Master’s Degree is an advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.

Skills / Competencies:

• This role requires strong knowledge of e-library management and research
• methodology.
• The ideal candidate must be innovative and with good report writing and analytical skills.

Job Title: Chief Economist (Senior Manager)

Location: Nigeria
Responsible to: Deputy Director, Technical & Education.

Overall Purpose of Job

• Coordination, development, planning and production of economic and financial analysis and reports towards providing a competitive edge for the Institute to achieve its mission and vision.

Description of Main Activities and Tasks

• Helps inform other managers in making forecasts for product/service demand, competitor response, marketing campaign effectiveness, cost trends, etc;
• Analyzes micro and macroeconomic and financial for better corporate decisions and more predictive value;
• Provides counsel and advising the Institute on fiscal issues; Brainstorms and designs economic projects to help the Institute increase its economic status;
• Conducts market research and economic trends that will position the Institute strategically Updates members regularly on fiscal and economic matters and;
• Acts as secretary to the relevant committees.

Subordinates Supervised:

• Working with other team members in the Technical & Education Directorate

Internal Relationship:

• Relates with the Director, Technical & Education and other Management staff.

External Relationship:

• Relates with the representative of relevant external agencies and organizations such as NBS, CBN, research institutes etc.

Qualifications

• B.Sc and M.Sc in Economics
• A Doctorate degree is an advantage

Experience:

• 10 years post-relevant professional qualification experience.
• Must be a Chartered Accountant

Required Skills and Competencies

Functional Competencies:

• Should possess excellent communication skills
• Should be innovative, confident and must demonstrate a keen interest in the organization’s activities
• Strong knowledge of microeconomics, macroeconomics, resource economics and international economics
• Strong technical skills in areas of statistical analysis

Organizational Competencies:

• Should be a Team Player
• Should be capable of inspiring the confidence of boss and subordinates
• Should possess impeccable integrity and proven commitment to good governance
• Must have executive presence and inspire the confidence of stakeholders

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of specialized research software and tools

Attributes:

• Should be capable of working under pressure, deliver on timelines, and achieving strategic goals/targets
• Should be self-motivated and possess exceptional interpersonal skills.

Job Title: Deputy Director, Technical & Education

Location: Nigeria
Reports to: The Deputy Registrar, Technical Services

Overview

• Reporting to Deputy Registrar, Technical Services, he is responsible for providing overall intellectual leadership and guidance for the research program and activities of the Institute towards ensuring that the Institute emerges as the most authoritative source of information, intelligence analysis and dissemination of news in respect of economic and financial issues on national and international levels.

Description of Main Activities and Tasks

• Provides leadership for the development of a highly effective and efficient research and technical department;
• Undertakes research activities on topical, financial, and economic issues;
• Ensures regular publication of high quality technical journals and memoirs;
• Networks with senior researchers and academics as well as with national, regional, and international institutions, to ensure continued relevance of research activities and a high profile for the Institute;
• Establishes and actively maintains close links with national policy research institutes, both to promote research relevant to the accounting profession within their structures and to promote frontier research into issues of interest to the Institute and its members;
• Explores and actively peruses research funding opportunities with local and
• international agencies;
• Manages the Technical and Education Directorate, including functional management of the directorate, including financial management of activities, supervision, and capacity building of staff in the directorate;

Internal Relationship:

• Relates frequently with the Registrar, the Deputy Registrar (Technical Services) and other management staff

External Relationship:

• Relates with research institutes, academics and the Institute’s members.

Qualifications

• Minimum of M.Sc. or equivalent in- Accounting or Economics (Possession of a Ph. D or equivalence will offer a distinct advantage)
• Must be a Chartered Accountant

Experience:

• Should possess at least ten (10) years of relevant post-professional qualification experience.

Required Skills and Competencies:
Functional Competencies:

• Demonstrate research management competencies
• Strong record of published research
• Experience in leading, managing, and coordinating a broad range of research in line with strategic objectives.

Organizational Competencies:

• Should be capable of inspiring the confidence of boss and subordinates
• Should possess impeccable integrity and proven commitment to good governance
• Should be innovative, confident and must demonstrate keen interest in the organization’s activities

Knowledge:

• Should be IT proficient
• Expert knowledge of research in Economics, Accounting, and Finance

Attributes:

• Should be capable of working under pressure, deliver on timelines, and achieving strategic goals/targets
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the demonstrated capacity to work cooperatively and in partnership with diverse groups, while sensitively balancing the requirements of these groups
• High-level consultation and negotiations skills.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply by using the “Apply Now” button below and clearly indicating the Job Title in the provided message box.

Note

Multiple applications will lead to disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Application Deadline 4:30 pm, 17th November 2021.