• Application Deadline:
• Position: Manager, Professional Practice


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

About the job

Professional Practice (Manager)

The position reports to the Head of Department and assists in effective planning and management of the practice monitoring processes, procedures and activities.

Key Accountabilities

• Organizes and participates in regular practice review of audit firms and ensures that firms’ data are up-to-date;


• Regularly reviews and updates the Institute’s Statements of Membership Obligations (SMOs) and Dashboard Report (DBR);


• Coordinates mentoring programmes for the Small Medium-sized Practices (SMPs) as well as initiatives to merge their practices;


• Coordinates the Institute’s International Desk, Help Desk and Help Portal;


• Oversees the processes and procedures involved in the issue and renewal of practice licence to members; seal and repair of damaged ones; the application and documentation of attachment of members in audit firms and; change of firm’s name.


• Conducts unannounced due diligence on firms on regular basis for the purpose of verification and practice validation as may be required from time to time.


• Organizes meetings and prepares minutes of both Professional Practice Committee (PPC) and SMP Committee as well as draft report on recommendations to the Council;


• Monitors the websites of affiliated international organizations and the likes for recent developments in the industry


• Organizes sensitization sessions for Big and SMPs firms on the new changes in the Institutional practice policies and regulations either physically or virtually.

Skills/Competencies

This role requires strong knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative research methodology, ability to evaluate and interpret financial statements with a sound financial management capability. The ideal candidate must be innovative, inquisitive and research-inclined with good understanding of the global economy and key development imperatives. The role also requires strong communication and analytical skills, confidence, integrity and demonstrated ability to effectively engage diverse groups of people both within and outside the Institute.

Education and Experience

• B.Sc./HND in Accounting, Economics, Finance and Management


• Qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Of Nigeria (ICAN)


• A Masters degree in relevant fields is an advantage


• Minimum of 5 years relevant post professional qualification experience

Practical and Specialist knowledge in any of the following specified areas:

• Financial Reporting and Auditing


• Management Accounting & Strategy


• Tax and Laws


• Excellent understanding of Practical Audit Practice in both Internal and External perspective


• Strong understanding and experience of Practice Review in line with the new ISQM 1 and other International Standards


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Reporting and Escalating to relevant Stakeholders, areas of non-compliance identified during the course of review


• Ability to multi-task with little or no supervision and provide the quality deliverables with respect for deadlines.