Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) Job Vacancies (4 Positions)

The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) was established in 1980 by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The University strives for excellence and is poised to becoming one of the best Universities of Technology in the world. The University Is committed to the production of high level manpower, engaging In cutting edge. research and community service for the achievement of national developmental goals and global relevance.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill vacancies in the Audit Unit of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri as follows:

1.) Auditor II / Auditor I

Job Responsibilities

• The candidate shall demonstrate evidence of possessing effective communication skills, flair for figures and analyses of data and the use of same to arrive at objective conclusion.
• He shall have knowledge of accounting and auditing systems and be ready to deploy the knowledge in making value added recommendations in identified internal control issues.
• He shall be required to further demonstrate competence in the use of IT tools for word processing spread sheet and audit interrogations; and to assist the Chief Audit Executive with unhindered mental independence to advise on risk management, governance and control.

Remuneration
CONTISS 7 / CONTISS 8

2.) Senior Auditor

Job Responsibilities

• The candidate is required to perform the above responsibilities at a higher capacity.
• He should show ability to develop internal audit programme for an audit assignment and provide supervisory role when leading an internal audit assignment.

Remuneration
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3.) Director of Audit

Job Responsibilities

• He shall serve as the Chief Audit Executive who shall perform advanced level professional internal auditing work as a key component of the University governance structure.
• The work involves directing a comprehensive audit programme including performance, financial and compliance audit projects, providing consulting services to the University Management and staff,
• Providing direction to development of Annual Audit Plan;and providing on-going training, coaching and supervision to internal audit staff. He shall maintain perversion organizational and professional ethical standards; and works independently with extension latitude for Initiative and Independent judgment.
• The candidate must be a registered/chartered member of recognized Accounting/Auditing body; and In addition have at least fifteen (15) years post qualification experience, substantial part of which must have been in a University or comparable Institution of higher learning.

Remuneration
CONTISS 15

Requirements
The candidates must possess good honours degree in Accountancy/Banking and Finance from a recognized University or Institution and must be computer literate.

Application Closing Date
13th January, 2013

Method of Application
Interested candidates are requested to submit thirty (30) copies of detailed application in the following order:

• Name in full (Surname first in capital letters) Place and Date of Birth
• Home Address
• Present Postal Address Telephone Number
• Nationality/State of Origin Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Secondary and Post-Secondary Education (including dates and institutions)
• Academic and Professional Qualifications (including distinctions with dates)
• Statement of experience including authorship stating contribution;
• Evidence to support contributions should be produce where possible.
• Names of Journals in which they are published and the date of the publication.
• Other activities outside current employment
• Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees.

In addition to stating the names and addresses of referees, applicants should request their referees to forward references on their behalf under confidential cover to:

The Registrar
Federal University of Technology
P.M.B 1526
Owerri.

All applications and supporting materials should be forwarded to the Registrar and the post for which application has been made clearly marked on the left hand corner of the envelope for example "POST OF DIRECTOR OF AUDIT, FUTO."

Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be contacted