Subject Matter Expert Job At Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)

Subject Matter Expert

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)

Subject Matter Expert Job Vacancy At Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)

A Subject Matter Expert job vacancy is currently available at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified individuals who possess all the below-listed criteria.

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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) was established by Act of Parliament No. 15 of 1965 to:

(i) determine what standards of knowledge and skill are to be attained by persons seeking to become members of the accountancy profession and to raise those standards from time to time as circumstances may permit;

(ii) secure following the provision of the Act, the establishment and maintenance of the registers of fellows, associates and registered accountants entitled to practice as accountants and auditors and to publish from time to time a list of those persons;

(iii) perform, through the Council of the Institute, all other functions conferred on it by the Act. As the foremost professional accounting body in the West African sub-region, in 1982, ICAN initiated and contributed significantly to the formation of the Association of Accounting Bodies in West Africa (ABWA). In fulfilling its mission, the Institute has over the years certified 38,000 Chartered Accountants who are engaged in value creation in various sectors of the economy. Apart from being in professional practice, ICAN members are engaged in the three tiers of public service as well as the private sector.

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.

Subject Matter Expert Responsibilities

  • 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 programmes 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 programmes conducted;
  • Acts as minutes secretary to the assigned Faculty Committee and;
  • Coordinates processes and communication for the completion of faculty actions from the minutes.

Requirements

  • 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.

How To Apply For Subject Matter Expert

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: recruitment@ican.org.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

The application deadline is 17th November.

Note

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

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