Speech Writer at Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)

Reports to: The Director, Technical and Education

Key Accountabilities

• His/her main task is to manage the communication of the Presidency through specialised knowledge and provide strategic communication support to the Institute’s Principal office holders.
• Drafting speeches, statements, briefings and written communications for the Presidency and ensuring high level of consistency, accuracy and presentation for a wide variety of audiences
• Liaising closely with various directorates of the Institute to ensure timely and relevant inputs into development of written communication for the Presidency and other matters of relevance to the Institute.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of Masters degree in Accountancy, Finance or Economics
• Must be familiar with technical writing and possess ability to write effectively with accuracy within tight timelines
• Must possess lateral thinking capabilities and ability to synthesize complex materials
• Capacity to set deadlines and to multi-task
• Membership of a professional accountancy body will offer a distinct advantage.