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

About the job
Manager, Research & Technical

The position reports to the Head, Research Technical and Education. To identify 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.
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 pronouncement on Standards on time;
• Assists the relevant Committees in 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 Masters degree in a quantitative discipline from a recognized reputable university, and
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience
• 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