Auditor General (Local Governments) at the Rivers State Civil Service Commission

Government of Rivers State of Nigeria - Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for the position below in the Rivers State Civil Service:

Job Title: Auditor General (Local Governments)

Location: Rivers

Duties

• To audit and certify the accounts of the twenty-three (23) Local Governments in Rivers State.
• To certify the gratuity and pensions computation of retiring Local Government unified staff
• To audit and certify the accounts of recognized traditional rulers in Rivers State
• To write and submit certified Audit reports of the twenty-three (23) Local Governments.
• Any other duties assigned to this office by the Government.

Educational/Professional Qualifications

• Candidates must posses a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Business Administration or Economics with accountancy as a Special subject, obtained from a recognized University of Institution.
• Candidates must also have membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) or Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) as specified in the scheme of service of the Public service of the Federation or the Rivers State Establishments Circular for this position.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience in audit

Condition of Service
The terms and conditions of service are the same for both the Auditor-General for the State, and Local Government. Salary and fringe benefits attached to the positions are consolidated.

Application Closing Date
11th September, 2015.

Method of Application
Handwritten application should be addressed and forwarded to:
The Chairman,
Rivers State Civil Service Commission,
Old Assembly Building,
State Secretary Complex,
Port Harcourt,
Rivers State.

Candidates should attach to the application photocopies of their:

• First School Leaving Certificate
• West African School Certificate or its equivalent
• University Degree(s)
• National Youth Service Corps Certificate (Discharged or Exemption)
• Local Government Identification Certificate
• Birth Certificate or Birth registration with National Populations Commission
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae.

Note: Applicants who do not meet the personnel specifications/requirements need not apply and applications should reach the above address within the stipulated closing date above.