West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Accountant II Jobs in Nigeria

West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Accountant II Jobs in Nigeria


  • The West African Examinations Council is West Africa's foremost examining board established by law to determine the examinations required in the public interest in the English-speaking West African countries, to conduct the examinations and to award certificates comparable to those of equivalent examining authorities internationally.

  • Applications are hereby invited from qualified persons to fill the vacant position below in its Nigeria National Office and WAEC International Office, Lagos Nigeria: Accountant II

    Specific Duties and Responsibilities

    The successful applicant will be required to perform the following duties among others in the Finance Division:

  • Supervision of all Accounts staff in his/her office;

  • Supervise the input and handling of financial data and reports for the Council;

  • Analyse revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budgetary controls;

  • Preparation and monitoring of Annual budgets;

  • Preparation of financial and cost analysis;

  • Interact with Internal and External Auditors in completing audit;

  • Preparation of reports for the Council’s meetings;

  • Preparation of financial statements in compliance with laws & regulations;

  • Be a statutory member of some Management Committees;

  • Advising on cost reduction and cashflow improvement;

  • Must be able to use at least one Accounting Package;

  • Any other duties that may be assigned by the Head of Office.

    Qualifications and Experience

    Applicant must:

  • Possess Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or any other related course of study with at least Second Class Lower Division

  • Be an Associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA UK)/ Institute of Chartered Accountant, UK (ACA)

  • Have at least three (3) years post NYSC professional qualification experience

  • Possess five (5) credits in SSCE/WASSCE including English Language and Mathematics at a sitting or six (6) credits at not more
    than two (2) sittings including English Language and Mathematics.

  • Applicants shouls not be more than forty (40) years of age as at the close of the advertisement.

  • They must have undergone the mandatory one (1) year National Youth Service.

    Desirable Attributes:

    Applicant must:

  • Be able to use Personal Computers, MS Office software package and have knowledge of web-based systems;

  • Be self-motivated and able to write good reports, analyse and review research reports;

  • Be able to work extra hours with little or no supervision;

  • Be a team player with good inter-personal skills and be open and able to lead change;

  • Possess influencing, analytical and communication skills;

  • Be an organiser / planner with ability to be flexible and to be able to successfully implement ideas.

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Accountant II Jobs in Nigeria


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