Job Vacancy at PricewaterhouseCoopers for Managers

"PwC" is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. PwC firms provide industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services to enhance value for their clients. More than 161,000 people in 154 countries in firms across the PwC network share their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice.

We are seeking to strengthen our Assurance practice in Nigeria office and we would like to recruit ambitious, highly motivated and dynamic Managers with IFRS experience. The selected candidates will work with multidisciplinary assignment teams.

Job Title: Manager

Job Description:

The candidate will be expected to:

Manage a portfolio of IFRS engagements. This will involve planning for assignments, managing staff, adhering to assignment delivery requirements, managing the assignments profitability and maintaining effective client communication. For the assigned portfolios, manage the related net investment in clients to ensure that it is within the set targets

Participate in business development initiatives that will involve identifying appropriate opportunities for the firm and preparing proposals that are consistent with the firm standards

• Manage team of employees on each assignment and will be expected to motivate, inspire and appraise them


• Undertake practice management roles within the firm and participate in coaching and mentoring of less experienced staff.

The manager candidate should have a minimum 7 years accounting practice experience, past experience in a Big 4 or leading national firm is a plus. The candidate should have management responsibilities, ACA or equivalent qualification, strong International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) accounting knowledge, strong project management background, strong analytical and decision making skills as well as good interpersonal and communication skills. Confidence in liaising with and influencing a variety of stakeholders at all levels will ensure their success. Experience of IFRS conversions and implementation in businesses is an added bonus.

What can we offer you?

We offer unrivalled opportunities with an exciting and varied client base. Our training, on the-job learning and development programmes are tailored to your needs. We focus development effort on your softer skills areas as well as more technical knowledge and experience enhancing your personal development as you progress within the firm.

If you are interested and meet the requirements of this position, please CLICK HERE to apply online.

Closing date: 12 January 2012

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted