Chief Economist (Senior Manager) at Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)

Responsible to: Deputy Director, Technical & Education.

Overall Purpose of Job

• Coordination, development, planning and production of economic and financial analysis and reports towards providing a competitive edge for the Institute to achieve its mission and vision.

Description of Main Activities and Tasks

• Helps inform other managers in making forecasts for product/service demand, competitor response, marketing campaign effectiveness, cost trends etc;
• Analyzes micro and macro economic and financial for better corporate decisions and more predictive value;
• Provides counsel and advising the Institute on fiscal issues; Brainstorms and designs economic projects to help the Institute increase its economic status;
• Conducts market research and economic trends that will position the Institute strategically Updates members regularly on fiscal and economic matters and;
• Acts as secretary to the relevant committees.

Subordinates Supervised:

• Working with other team members in the Technical & Education Directorate

Internal Relationship:

• Relates with the Director, Technical & Education and other Management staff.

External Relationship:

• Relates with the representative of relevant external agencies and organizations such as NBS, CBN, research institutes etc.

Qualifications

• B.Sc and M.Sc in Economics
• A Doctorate degree is an advantage

Experience:

• 10 years post relevant professional qualification experience.
• Must be a Chartered Accountant

Required Skills and Competencies
Functional Competencies:

• Should possess excellent communication skills
• Should be innovative, confident and must demonstrate keen interest in the organization’s activities
• Strong knowledge of microeconomics, macroeconomics, resource economics and international economics
• Strong technical skills in areas of statistical analysis

Organizational Competencies:

• Should be a Team Player
• Should be capable of inspiring the confidence of boss and subordinates
• Should possess impeccable integrity and proven commitment to good governance
• Must have executive presence and inspire the confidence of stakeholders

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of specialized research software and tools

Attributes:

• Should be capable of working under pressure, deliver on timelines and achieve strategic goals/targets
• Should be self-motivated and possess exceptional interpersonal skills