Assistant Director - Faculties Job at Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria

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Job Title: Assistant Director, Faculties

Reference Number: 130-PEO00138

Location: Lagos, 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:

•   Coordinates the design of the Institute's curriculum for certification of programs and implementation of strategies for successful implementation of such programs

•   Provides technical leadership and guidance to all faculties of the Institute to ensure quality service delivery to ICAN members and other stakeholders

•   Oversees the conduct of research on topical issues impacting the profession and articulates the Institute's thought leadership position on the way forward

•   Serves as a secondary reviewer for all faculty newsletters released/published periodically

•   Engages key stakeholders in preparation and update of the Institute's certification programmes and curricula

•   Acts as secretary to the faculties' management committee and liaison officer between the faculty board, council and the secretariat.

The role provides appropriate leadership and guidance on programme content and curriculum development for all the faculties responsible for the general management of the Institution's technical operations. The position reports to the Deputy Registrar (Technical Services).

Requirements:

Skills/Competencies:

•   The ideal candidate must have sound technical leadership capacity, analytical and innovative ability with strong communication, report writing and interpersonal skills.

•   Candidate must possess good IT skills, be research- inclined and have a good understanding of the global economy and key development indicators, knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative research methodology and ability to evaluate and interpret financial statements.

•   Self-confidence, integrity, honesty and mental agility are critical for success on the job.

Education/ Experience:

•   B.Sc/HND in Accounting or Economics.

•   Masters and/or Doctorate degree will be an added advantage

•   Candidate must be a Chartered Accountant

•   Minimum of 10 years post professional qualification experience in the private and/or public sector

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