Manager, Research & Technical at Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)

Department: Technical and education Directorate
Reports to: the Head, Research Technical and Education

Key Accountabilities

• Identifies the research and technical needs of the Institute for internal and external consumption, technical assignments in the areas of accounting, insolvency and auditing theories, practices, economics, banking and finance-related issues, capital market operations, public finance and government policies, standards and professional ethics;
• Responds to Exposure Drafts and other international pronouncements on Standards on time;
• Assists the relevant Committees of the Council that requires the services of the
• Department in identifying research issues and proffering solutions;
• Co-ordinates the Institute’s programmes for promoting and developing the science of accountancy and disseminating the output of the Institute’s research projects;
• Is familiar with standard writing procedures and has flair for writing and editing technical materials for publication.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in a quantitative discipline from a recognized reputable university, and
• Must be a Chartered Accountant
• Must be familiar with:   
  • Computerised research instrument - SPSS; Minitabs and Eview
  • Standard writing procedures and must have flair for writing and editing technical materials for publication.