Research Fellow - ICAN at PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) Nigeria

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PwC Nigeria is recruiting to fill the vacant position of:

Job Title: Research Fellow - ICAN

Reference Number: 130-PEO00336
Location: Lagos
Department: People & Change Nigeria

Job Description

The Company:

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), as the foremost professional body in Nigeria, strives to promote excellence, integrity and accountability in the creation of economic value through judicious use and management of financial resources. The need to proactively respond to emerging macro-economic and business issues through quality research and thought leadership, has created exciting career opportunities for individuals with strong intellect to assume key academic roles in the Institute.

Roles & Responsibilities

• The role is responsible for driving the Institute's research and advocacy activities with focus on reviews, analysis and production of high quality findings and recommendation on macro-economic issues, trends and development affecting the Nigerian economy.

Key Accountabilities:

• Conducts research on emerging and/or topical macro-economic issues to ascertain the relevance, implications and impact on the economy and fiscal policies of government
• Analyzes and provides perspectives on macro-economic issues that have impact on the Nigerian economy
• Initiates and facilitates thought leadership discourse on topical issues relating to the economy, financial regulation and fiscal policies of government
• Provides technical guidance in the translation of research findings and though leadership contributions into relevant curriculum/learning materials for the institutes' faculties
• Articulates research findings on macro-economic issues and developments for publication

Requirements

• Seasoned Academic (Senior/Principal Lecturer /Associate professor) with Ph.D. in Accounting, Economics or Finance with strong research, report writing, communication and teaching skills and commitment to academic excellence
• Track record of producing high quality publications/research reports or public presentation at seminars at national/international levels.
• Associate member of ICAN is an advantage.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2014.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Or
Send your application and a copy of your resume electronically to: [email protected] quoting the relevant job position in the subject.