Current Vacancy at Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) for Director Technical and Education
Employment Nigeria
01-Jan-1970
NIGERIA , NIGERIA ,
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), as the foremost professional body in Nigeria, strives to promote excellence, integrity and accountability in the creation of economic value through judicious use and management of financial resources. Transition management imperatives and the need to be more effective in the pursuit of the Institutes mission critical, objectives have combined to create exciting career opportunities executive leadership levels.
Job Title: Director Technical & Education
Ref No: IC1311
Job Description
The position reports to the Deputy Registrar Technical Services and is responsible for providing intellectual insights and professional guidance on the Institute’s value propositions for the development of the accounting profession in Nigeria.
Key Accountabilities:
- Provides leadership of a highly effective and efficient Technical and Education (T&E) Directorate ensuring response to long term needs of professional accountants
- Initiates and coordinates research activities on topical, financial and economic issues aimed at enhancing the scope and quality of research reports produced by the Institute for regular publication in technical journals and memoirs
- Networks with senior researchers and academics at national, regional and global levels, to ensure continued relevance and recognition of research activities undertaken by ICAN
- Establishes and maintains close links with national policy research Institutes and academics to promote research relevant to the accounting profession and issues of interest to ICAN and its members
- Relates with and coordinates responses to requests from organizations such as IFAC, PAFA and ABWA on technical matters
- Manages the T&E Directorate and provides guidance on building capacity of staff in the Directorate
- Coordinates and supports initiatives aimed at promoting thought leadership on the accountancy profession in Nigeria and the Institute’s efforts at providing technical support for members
- Identifies and recommends research funding opportunities with local and international development agencies
- Engages stakeholders, leads the analysis and provides insights into public policy developments communicating positions on issues that affects the economy, Institute and profession
Skills/Competencies:
- The ideal candidate must possess strong research, analytical, reporting and oral communication skills. Success in this role demands diligence, attention to details, inquiring capacity, strategic mindset, leadership, creativity and proficiency in the use of information technology tools.
- The ability to work in partnership with diverse groups and sensitivity to the needs and expectations of different stakeholders are also essential skills for this role.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of Ph.D in a relevant discipline including Accounting and Economics and attainment of academic excellence up to the level of professor, will be an advantage
- Minimum of ten years post professional qualification experience and possession of the relevant professional certification (ACA)
- Experience in leading, managing and coordinating a broad range of research programmes
Mode of Application
If you meet the requirements above, please forward your application and a copy of your resume electronically to: client.recruitment@ng.pwc.com quoting the relevant reference code for the position in the subject.
Application Deadline: 11th December, 2013
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