The National Library of Nigeria is the apex Library in the country. It was established by Act No. 29 of 1979 and has responsibility for the development and
provision of Library and Information Services in Nigeria.
This specialized professional institution invites applications from suitably qualified, mature and motivated candidates, with excellent work ethics and attitudes, to fi11 the following vacant positions:
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS CONTISS 15 (2,232,199.00 X N80,447.00 N2,875,791)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Within delegated authority, the Director of Finance and Accounts will be responsible for the following duties:
• Exercising overall supervision of work of Department.
• Ensuring full implementation of Financial Regulations.
• Planning, integrating and coordinating the work of supervisors responsible for the various units of the Department.
• Providing authoritative advice, financial interpretations, and corrective actions in response to audits to ensure adherence to Financial Regulations.
• Ensuring that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained.
• Arranging end-of-year closure of account, reports and bank reconciliations.
• Establishing and maintaining a set of sound policies, procedures and standards in order to ensure proper accounting, financial management and control.
• Performing other related duties as directed.
COMPETENCIES
• A complete in-depth grasp of financial principles and practice with sound command and knowledge of budget development and financial administration.
• Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under his/her supervision.
• Good computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with relevant government agencies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-ethic environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
• A first degree with honours in Accountancy from a recognized University plus possession of professional qualification of any of the following accounting
bodies :(i) Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN). (i) ANAN (iii) ACCA) (iv) ICMA )obtained from abroad ICPA
EXPERIENCE
• A minimum of eighteen (18) years post qualification cognate experience in Public or Private Sector will be required.
• Candidates from South East, South-South, and South West, geopolitical zones are especially encouraged to apply for Job Titles I, 2and 3.
• Candidates who have less than three years experience as deputy Directors at Federal level OR as Directors at state level NEED NOT APPLY
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested applications are required to submit fifteen (15) copies of their applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae, which should include names and
addresses of three referees. Those currently in Public Service should forward their applications through their employers.
Applicants should request their referees to send confidential reports on them direct to the National Library of Nigeria.
All applications and referees' reports should be addressed to:
The Director/Chief Executive Officer
National Library of Nigeria, Headquarters,
Sanusi Dantata House,
Central Business District.
.P.M.B. 1
Garki-Abuja
Application letter should be received not later than 6th of April, 2010.
