Job Title: Head, Research and Professional Standards
Location: Lagos
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Research and Development:
- Direct and oversee extensive research on issues pertaining to taxation, finance and the economy.
- Direct and facilitate regular publication of technical materials for dissemination, both nationally and internationally
- Determine the technical needs of the institute and supervise the regular review of technical materials in order to make them available to members
- Provide members of council and management staff with continuous research and technical input in their various specialization areas
- Develop programs and procedures for effective collaboration with the relevant faculties
- Develop technical papers, suggestions and contributions on behalf of the Institute into draft legislations, National and State budgets with particular reference to tax policies and other matters of interest to tax practice.
- Monitoring and prompt response to all tax issues raised by government and non-governmental bodies
- Supervise the review of all technical contents of FIRS and SIRS releases and make recommendations to council, where necessary.
- Supervise the technical content design and development of the Institute’s activities
Skills & Knowledge:
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- Knowledge of current developments in Tax and fiscal policy
- Background in research and development in a professional establishment
- Advanced computer skills on MS Office, relevant software and databases
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to direct and supervise
- Must be analytical in carrying out jobs and critical in thinking
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Effective planning and organization skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of the workings and policies of the institute
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong coaching, conflict resolution, relationship and team building skills
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles
- Business focus – Basic understanding of business structures and systems
- Performance Management
- Understanding of Tax laws and regulation.
Tools and Technology:
- Microsoft Office suite
- Electronic mail software Microsoft Outlook
- Internet and search engines
- Research tools.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the “Job Title” as the subject of the email.
Deadline: September 15, 2020
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Deadline | 15th September, 2020. |