Accounts Officer at College of Insurance and Financial Management

The College of Insurance and Financial Management (CIFM) established in 2007 by the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) under its Charter and Enabling Law is seeking suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position in the new Institution.

Job Title: Accounts Officer

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Assist in the implementation of financial policies and procedures.
• Maintain financial files and records
• Maintain the accounting application in the College Enterprise Resource System
• Recording all financial transactions into the computerized accounting system
• Prepare and reconcile general bank statements
• Assist with the preparation of the budget
• Reconcile the ledger and prepare balance sheets.

Qualification/ Experience

• B.Sc. in Accounting
• Professional Accounting qualification e.g. ACA (ICAN)
• Experience in cognate position
• Not more than 35 years of age
• Ability to prepare financial statements and interface with external auditors
• Knowledge and ability to use accounting software essential

Application Closing Date
25th August, 2014

Method of Application
Applicants are requested to forward ten (10) copies of their word-processed applications and curriculum vitae; giving details in the following order;

• Full Names and SURNAME underlined
• Date and Place of Birth
• Nationality and how acquired
• State of Origin/Local Government
• Permanent Home Address
• Current Postal Address
• E-mail Address
• GSM Number(s)
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Educational Institution(s) attended with dates
• Academic and Professional Qualifications held with dates
• Membership of Professional Bodies
• Details of Publications with dates (where applicable)
• Previous Employer(s) and Post(s) held with dates
• Present Employment, Status, Salary
• Names and Addresses of three Referees: Employer, Educational and Personal,
• Normal Signature

Applicants must be ready to support every claim with documentary evidence where applicable and bring originals of their credentials to the interview.

Applicants are also required to request their Referees to forward direct to the Chairman, Governing Board, confidential report on their behalf.

Each applicant must attach to the application a write-up on how he/she would contribute to the success of the College in not more than 1000 words.
Applications and supporting documents should send to:

The Rector,
College of Insurance and Financial Management,
27, Lago Street, Ebute-Metta, Lagos.

Or
Kilometer 40, Lagos/Ibadan Expressway,
Asese Village, Ogun State
Tel: 234423193937, 234-7068894550, 234-8050270013

Email: [email protected]