Principal Auditors at Federal Civil Service Commission

Further to the efforts of the present Administration in creating job opportunities, the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for recruitment into two hundred and fifty (250) vacant positions in the Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation.

Vacancy exists to fill the positions below:

JOB TITLE: : PRINCIPAL AUDITORS (GL 12)

QUALIFICATIONS AND FUNCTIONS:

Candidates applying for the jobs in Nigeria of Principal Auditor must possess the following:

- A degree in accountancy from a recognized University plus at least 9 years post qualification cognate experience.

- Professional qualification of any of the following accountancy bodies plus at least 3 years post qualification cognate experience:

  . Institute of Chartered accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)

  . Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN)

  . Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA) of United Kingdom.

  . Chartered Institute of Public Finance (CIPF) of United Kingdom.

  . Institute of Cost and Management Accountants (ICMA) of United Kingdom and the United States.

  . Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPA) of United States. 

- Candidates with degrees in other social sciences and have these professional qualifications plus 3 years post qualification experience may apply.

The successful candidate shall report directly to the Assistant Chief Auditor and his/her functions shall include:

- Taking charge of a unit.

- Preparing audit guides.

- Carrying out high-level investigations and audit enquiries, monitoring and evaluating contract performance.

- Processing financial statements and Audit Reports for the certification/signature of the Auditor-General.

- Issuing audit inspection reports and undertaking follow-up actions.

SALARY AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:

The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable in the respective positions in the Federal Civil Service and as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government of Nigeria. In accordance with the provisions of the Public Service Rules and Regulations, the successful candidates shall hold office up to the compulsory retirement age of 60 years or 35 years of service whichever is earlier. Fringe benefits include a pension scheme in consonance with the contributory pension scheme and allowances as may be approved from time to time by the Federal Government.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Applications should be submitted together with 35 copies of Curriculum Vitae stating: Date of Birth, Marital Status, Qualification, NYSC discharge certificate or Exemption Certificate, Professional Experience, State of Origin, Names and addresses of three Referees and photocopies of all credentials backed with such supporting documents as will assist the Commission in the comprehensive assessment of suitability of the candidate.

Applications are to be submitted under confidential cover with the envelope marked “Post of “Chief Auditor” as the case may be and addressed to:

The Chairman,

Federal Civil Service Commission,

3 Abidjan Street, Zone 3, Wuse,

PMB 17, Garki-Abuja.

Applications are to reach the above address on or before 26th September 2011. Applicants should inform their Referees to forward their Confidential Reports to the above address within the same deadline.

Only shortlisted Candidates shall be contacted.

International Fertilizer Development Company(IFDC) Recruits Field Accountant

International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) is a public international organization addressing critical issues such as international food security, the alleviation of global hunger and poverty, environmental protection and the promotion of economic development and self-sufficiency. IFDC is seeking to contract full-time Field Accountant. 

 

Job Title: Field Accountant

Level: National 

  

Specific duties include but are not limited to: 

• Supervise at least 2 Satellite Offices accounting and review the accounting vouchers and reports for these Satellite Offices on a daily basis. 

• Assist the Accountant in recording accounting entries in Abuja Office. 

• Serve as a liaison between the National Administration and Finance Officer (NAFO) in Abuja and the satellite offices on accounting and Administration issues. 

• Conduct internal financial review of the satellite offices on a regular basis in consultation with the Accountant and NAFO. 

• Prepare internal review reports for each visit to the Satellite offices and report to the Accountant and NAFO 

• Assist in the completion of monthly financial reports (bank reconciliation, cash advance. cash flow statement) 

 

Requirements: 

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in accounting 

• At least 3 years of experience with donors projects 

• Computer Literate with proficiency in MS Excel and Word Ability to handle multiple projects accounts 

• Proven ability to work independently and to take initiative Fluent in English 

• Excellent skills to work in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment. 

 

The location for above position is Abuja and the duration is 1 year subject to renewal. The candidate will report to the National Accountant. IFOC offers a very competitive salary and benefit package and will pay commensurate with the skills and experience of the selected candidate. 

Details of the post are given below, please read this carefully in conjunction with the Notes on Applications. 

 

Method of Application 

Notes on Applications: 

Please read these carefully. Failure to comply will adversely affect your application. 

Application is by email only to ifdcnigeria@ifdc.org 

Each application should be in the form of a one page letter and a CV of no more than four pages. This is a strict limit. 

The closing date and time for application is 17:00hrs on the 24th August 2011. 

Only candidates invited to interview will be contacted. 

Specific enquires relating to the application process should be addressed to the email address above. No telephone queries will be responded to.

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Chief Auditors (GL 14) at Federal Civil Service Commission

Federal Civil Service Commission Recruitment 2011

Further to the efforts of the present Administration in creating job opportunities, the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for recruitment into two hundred and fifty (250) vacant positions in the Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation.

Vacancy exists to fill the positions below:

 

JOB TITLE: : CHIEF AUDITORS (GL 14)

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND FUNCTIONS:

Candidates applying for the jobs in Nigeria of Chief Auditor must possess the following:

- A degree in accountancy from a recognized University plus at least 15 years post qualification cognate experience.

- Professional, qualification of any of the following accountancy bodies plus at least 9 years post qualification cognate experience:

  . Institute of Chartered accountants of Nigeria

  . Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN)

  . Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA) of United Kingdom.

  . Chartered Institute of Public Finance (CIPF) of United Kingdom.

  . Institute of Cost and Management Accountants (ICMA) of United Kingdom and the United States.

  . Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPA) of United States.

- Candidates with degrees in other social sciences and have these professional qualifications plus 9 years post qualification experience may apply.

 

The successful candidate shall report to the Assistant Director and his/her functions shall include:

- Taking charge of a Section at the Headquarters or heading a State Office.

- Coordinating the preparation of annual reports. 

- Preparing audit inspection reports (on various observations raised).

- Supervising the training programmes of staff.

- Reviewing the monthly progress reports and calling for explanation where targets are not met.

Preparing Audit Guides.

 

SALARY AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:

The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable in the respective positions in the Federal Civil Service and as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government of Nigeria. In accordance with the provisions of the Public Service Rules and Regulations, the successful candidates shall hold office up to the compulsory retirement age of 60 years or 35 years of service whichever is earlier. Fringe benefits include a pension scheme in consonance with the contributory pension scheme and allowances as may be approved from time to time by the Federal Government.

 

 

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Applications should be submitted together with 35 copies of Curriculum Vitae stating: Date of Birth, Marital Status, Qualification, NYSC discharge certificate or Exemption Certificate, Professional Experience, State of Origin, Names and addresses of three Referees and photocopies of all credentials backed with such supporting documents as will assist the Commission in the comprehensive assessment of suitability of the candidate.

 

Applications are to be submitted under confidential cover with the envelope marked “Post of “Chief Auditor” as the case may be and addressed to:

 

The Chairman,

Federal Civil Service Commission,

3 Abidjan Street, Zone 3, Wuse,

PMB 17, Garki-Abuja.

Applications are to reach the above address on or before 26th September 2011. Applicants should inform their Referees to forward their Confidential Reports to the above address within the same deadline.

 

Only shortlisted Candidates shall be contacted.