Job Title: Research Fellow – ICAN
Company: PriceWater Coopers
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: PhD/Fellowship
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit
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PwC helps organisations and individuals create the value they're looking for. We're a network of firms in 157 countries with more than 184,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. Find out more by visiting us at www.pwc.com.
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In Africa we're the largest provider of professional services with close to 450 partners and over 8,500 people in 32 countries. This means that we're able to provide our clients with seamless and consistent service, wherever they're located on the continent. Our in-depth knowledge and understanding of African operating environments enables us to put ourselves in our clients' shoes to offer tailored Tax, Assurance and Advisory solutions for every business challenge. Realising the appeal of the continent as an investment destination, our dedicated Africa Desk provides assistance to organisations looking to expand their presence in Africa.
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We're one of the leading professional services firms in Nigeria with offices in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, over 700 staff and 22 resident partners. We are committed to serving as a force for integrity, good sense and wise solutions to the problems facing businesses and the capital markets. We are guided by one promise – to do what is right, be it with our people, clients, community, or environment.
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Our clients range from the biggest, most complex global establishments to smaller, newer businesses both privately owned and those in the public domain. Our Audit & Assurance, Consulting, Deals, and Tax services meet the needs and requirements of each client, irrespective of size or location.
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The Company: – 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. The need to proactively respond to emerging macro-economic and business issues through quality research and thought leadership, has created exciting career opportunities for individuals with strong intellect to assume key academic roles in the Institute.
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Roles & Responsibilities: – The role is responsible for driving the Institute's research and advocacy activities with focus on reviews, analysis and production of high quality findings and recommendation on macro-economic issues, trends and development affecting the Nigerian economy.
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Key Accountabilities:
•Conducts research on emerging and/or topical macro-economic issues to ascertain the relevance, implications and impact on the economy and fiscal policies of government
•Analyzes and provides perspectives on macro-economic issues that have impact on the Nigerian economy
•Initiates and facilitates thought leadership discourse on topical issues relating to the economy, financial regulation and fiscal policies of government
•Provides technical guidance in the translation of research findings and though leadership contributions into relevant curriculum/learning materials for the institutes' faculties
•Articulates research findings on macro-economic issues and developments for publication.
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Requirements:
•Seasoned Academic (Senior/Principal Lecturer /Associate professor) with Ph.D. in Accounting, Economics or Finance with strong research, report writing, communication and teaching skills and commitment to academic excellence
•Track record of producing high quality publications/research reports or public presentation at seminars at national/international levels
•Associate member of ICAN is an advantage.
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Additional Information: – Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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