VACANCIES, NIGERIAN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD, MONDAY 31, JANUARY 2011

NIGERIAN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

JOB VACANCIES
PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT
TECHNICAL POSITIONS
- MANAGEMENT ASSISTANTS
- ASSISTANT/DEPUTY MANAGERS/MANAGERS
The Nigerian Accounting Standards Board is seeking for bright and highly motivated people for its research team to help establish best standards in accounting as well as monitor compliance.
NASB standards are the products of a team’s:
• In-depth research and development of solutions to a variety of complex financial reporting problems; and
• Extensive contact with high level individuals in industry, public accounting practice, the investment communities and academia that have an interest in the outcome of the standards-setting process.
AS A MEMBER OF THE TECHNICAL TEAM, YOU WILL:
• Study current practices, identify alternative and recommend solutions for accounting and reporting issues;
• Communicate information relating to NASB projects to users of accounting standards through articles, research reports, speeches and presentations;
• Conduct special purpose examinations as well as participate III coordinated examinations in comprehensive inspections; and
• Educate users on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
To join this team, you need a B.Sc. degree in Accounting with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Upper Division) three to ten years work experience (preferably with an external auditing firm) and strong communication (written and verbal) skills. Possession of higher degrees in Accounting, Economics or Finance and professional accounting qualification will be added advantages.
ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
- MANAGEMENT ASSISTANTS/NASB DESK OFFICERS AT THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
-          Shall be responsible for collection of subscription and annual dues from professional accountants/registered entities and shall give weekly accounts to the branch accountant;
-          Assist in collection of annual report of registered companies for monitoring/inspection purposes; and
-          Shall be responsible for any other duty that may be assigned, from time to time, by management
REQUIREMENTS
The candidates for the post must posses the following minimum requirements:
-          A good university degree in accounting of not less than Second Class Honours (Lower Division)
-          Must have completed the mandatory NYSC programme; and
-          Must be willing to be posted to any part of the country
TO APPLY
If you meet the above requirements, please mail your application and CV to:
The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
Nigerian Accounting Standards Board
Elephant Cement House (3rd Floor)
P. O. Box 10968
lkeja, Lagos.
Kindly mark the envelope with the desired position.
Your application should reach him not later than 5th February, 2011.