Jobs at WAIFEM

The West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) is a sub-regional capacity building Institution. The Institute seeks a suitably qualified candidate to fill the under-mentioned vacancy: Internal Auditor


INTERNAL AUDITOR
Duties and Responsibilities
• The Internal Auditor is responsible to the Director General
• Coordinates audit activities with other departments to streamline resources needed for programmes, Ensures that proper books are kept and maintained by the Institute,
• Ensures adherence to established accounting policies, procedure and practices.
• Enthrones due process mechanism in the purchases/procurement of goods and services for the Institute
• Seeks ways to improve operational practices along lines of best practices
• Institutes internal control mechanism for all the departments of the institute
• Carry out such other duties as may be assigned to him/her from time-to-time by the Director General


Qualifications and Experience
• Must be a citizen of the countries of WAIFEM member banks
• Holds a minimum of B.Sc (Accounting), post-graduate degree in Finance at the Masters level would be an advantage. Must have professional qualification (ACCA/ACA/ANAN)
• Have at least seven (7) years of professional working experience with a reputable organization
• Must be computer literate and familiar with Sage Accounting software used by Accountants etc
• Must be able to work in a team-based multi-cultural environment





RESEARCH MANAGER
Duties and Responsibilities
• Responsible to the Director General, the Research Manager will assist in the production of the institute’s occasional papers in the light of developments in the countries of WAIFEM member banks.
• Assist the Managing Editor of the institute’s journal, the West African Financial and Economical Review (WAFER), on the management of the journal.
• Assist in building up the data base in the constituent countries of WAIFEM
• Carry out such other duties as may be assigned to him/her from time-to-time by the Director General.


Qualifications and Experience
• Must be a citizen of the countries of WAIFEM member banks
• Holds a minimum of Post- graduate degree in Economics and/or Finance at the Masters level; a doctorate degree will be an advantages
• Have at least seven (7) years of professional working experience in senior management capacity
• Must be versed in research methodology and endowed with excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be computer literate and familiar with software used by economists, etc
• Must be able to work in a team-cultural environment.



Remuneration
Attractive and competitive.


Method of Application
Application with detailed CVs, including the names of three referees should be submitted to:


The Director General
West Africa Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM)
Central Bank of Nigeria Learning Centre
P.M.B. 2001 Satellite Town,
Lagos, Nigeria
E-mail: hr@waifem-cbp.org


Deadline: 20th April, 2010