Senior Manager - Abuja Liaison Office Job at Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria

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Job Title: Senior Manager – Abuja Liaison Office  

Reference Number: 130-PEO00145

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Department: People and Change Nigeria

Job type: Permanent

Employer: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)

Recruiter: PwC – PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL)

Key Accountabilities:

•   Assists in coordinating the execution of the Institute's activities (for various public and private sector bodies) in the FCT in liaison with the Head Office Secretariat. Lagos

•   Drives the marketing of the Institute's professional and ATSWA examinations in collaboration with Abuja District Society

•   Represents ICAN at events/functions or on critical matters requiring the attention and presence of Institute

•   Collaborates with leading organizations e.g. Fiscal Responsibility Commission, EFCC, ICPC etc. to promote transparency and accountability in governance

•   Develops and maintains ongoing relations with Government institutions, including the House of Assembly and other Government establishments to explore opportunities for promoting the interests of the Institute and/or to obtain information of importance to the Institute.

•   Liaises with development agencies, diplomatic corps and educational development institutions such Federal Ministry of Education, NUC, NBTE, etc.

The focus of the role is to assist the Director (Abuja Liaison) in promoting the activities of the ICAN, ensuring effective and visible representation of the Institute in Northern Nigeria through productive engagement of relevant stakeholders and alignment of the programmes and activities of the Secretariat in Lagos.

Requirements:

Skills/Competencies:

•   A thorough understanding of the dynamics of Abuja FCT and the entire Northern Nigeria with very good networking and social skills necessary to engage productively with key stakeholders in the region.

•   The role also demands good strategic orientation, demonstrated capacity to work under pressure and the ability to develop and maintain relationship with public sector officers in the Ministries, Parastatals, Senate and House of assembly.

•   Success in the role requires diplomacy, self-confidence, ability to communicate and relate with diverse groups of people.

Education and Experience:

•   Good first degree from a reputable University

•   Relevant master's degree and recognised professional qualification will be an advantage

•   Minimum of ten (10) years relevant post professional qualification experience

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