🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) – 6 Positions

The National Institute of Credit Administration is committed to bringing changes to the face and habit of credit business at all levels in Nigeria and influencing structures.

We are recruiting candidates to fill the following positions below:

1.) IT Specialist
2.) Account Officer
3.) Accountant
4.) Head, Membership Drive and Services Operation
5.) Academic Administrator
6.) Conference and Events Manager

Job Title: IT Specialist

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced IT Specialist to join our team! As an IT Specialist, you will provide technical assistance and support to our employees, ensuring seamless operation of our systems and technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for hardware, software, and network issues
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems via phone, email, or in-person
• Configure and maintain computer systems, laptops, and mobile devices
• Install and update software and hardware
• Monitor system performance and report issues to management
• Collaborate with IT team members to resolve complex technical issues
• Document technical issues and resolutions
• Bold, lively, inspiring, and exciting when speaking to individuals and audience.

Requirements

• Educational qualification – BSC in Information Technology with 2+ years of IT experience
• CompTIA A+ or equivalent certification
• Proficiency in Windows, macOS, and mobile operating systems
• Experience with IT service management software
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with cloud-based technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Familiarity with ITIL best practices
• Certification in cybersecurity or networking
• Successful candidates MUST be available to resume immediately.

Remuneration
N200,000 (gross).

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application to: hr@icanigeria.net and copy: registrar@icanigeria.net using the job position as the subject of the mail.

Note: We expect applications and CVs to come from applicants living in any of these areas in Lagos: Lagos Island, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Lekki and Ajah axis.

Job Title: Account Officer

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Role

• Analyze credit data and financial statements to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money.
• Prepare reports that include the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money.
• Prepare a ratio trend and cash flow analyses and create projections.
• Evaluate customer records and recommend payment plans based on earnings, savings data, payment history, and purchase activity.
• Draft models of credit information that predicts trends and patterns.
• Confer with credit association and other business representatives to exchange credit information.
• Complete loan applications, including credit analyses and summaries of loan requests, and submit to loan committees for approval.
• Generate financial ratios, using computer programs, to evaluate customers' financial status.
• Review individual or commercial customer files to identify and select delinquent accounts for collection.
• Compare liquidity, profitability, and credit histories of establishments being evaluated with those of similar establishments in the same industries and geographic locations.
• Consult with customers to resolve complaints and verify financial and credit transactions.
• Carefully analyze data and produce clear and objective reports.
• Adequately assist the Head Accountant in handling the operation of the Accounting/Financial department, preparation of financial reports and yearly operating budget to aid management decision making and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Assist the Head Accountant in the reconciliation of bank account statements.
• Assist the Head Accountant in the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date financial records and accounts for the company
• Assist the Head Accountant in the maintenance of the fixed asset records and ensure proper accounting for fixed assets.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out general accounting record keeping of payables and receivables
• Preparation of monthly financial reports quarterly, half yearly and yearly financial and budgeting reports of the institute.
• Reversal and corrections of wrong postings and entries
• Posting period Journals (Provisions, Accruals & salary Journals)
• Assist the Head Accountant in the Review of Prepayment Schedule and post Recurring JVs on all Prepayment Balances.
• Ensure that new Prepayments are updated on Excel Prepayment Schedule.
• Ensure that all previous provision & accrual are still relevant while those already settled are released.
• Post recurring entries (each entity should have list of recurring entries
• Assist the Head Accountant in the Preparation of SFP analysis (Vendor, Debtor age analysis & Related Party Transactions)
• Assist the Head Accountant in the Preparation of balance sheet notes
• Make accruals for all services received but not invoiced
• Assist the Head Accountant in the Review & Reconcile Payroll Summary Report to the GL Accounts.
• Assist the Head Accountant in the preparation and submission of Comments on the Net Income Statements for Review
• Carry out all administrative duties in the account department, inclusive but not limited to bank runs, Fuel and stationary purchases, logistics and deliveries of official items, etc.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor`s Degree in any relevant field with 3-6 years work experience.

Salary
N100,000 - N150,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
18th December, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application to: registrar@icanigeria.net and copy: hr@icanigeria.net using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• We expect applications and CVs to come from applicants living in any of these areas in Lagos: Lagos Island, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Lekki and Ajah axis.
• Successful candidate must be ready to resume immediately.

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Adequately handle the account department, prepare financial reports and yearly operating budget to aid management decision making and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Oversee reconciliation of bank account statements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and accounts for the company
• Oversee the maintenance of the fixed asset records and ensure proper accounting for fixed assets.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly financial reports quarterly, half yearly and yearly financial and budgeting reports of the institute.
• Provide supervisory roles to all Finance team members
• Reversal and corrections of wrong postings and entries
• Posting period Journals (Provisions, Accruals & salary Journals)
• Post lifting bonus Accrued for the Month - while approval process is on. And posting actual bonus and rebate approved
• Review Prepayment Schedule and post Recurring JVs on all Prepayment Balances. Ensure that new Prepayments are updated on Excel Prepayment Schedule.
• Ensure that all previous provision & accrual are still relevant while those already settled are released.
• Post recurring entries (each entity should have list of recurring entries
• Prepare SFP analysis (Vendor, Debtor age analysis & Related Party Transactions)
• Preparation of balance sheet notes
• Any other duties that may be assigned
• Review of accounts in general looking out for reasonableness of figures produced by the system (SAP)
• Make accruals for all services received but not invoiced
• Review & Reconcile Payroll Summary Report to the GL Accounts.  Prepare & Submit Comments on the Net Income Statements for Review
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

Requirements
Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other related discipline.
• Working knowledge/ experience in the use of financial systems including QUICKBOOK SAGE, TALLY, SAP, etc.
• Relevant professional certification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA,)
• Minimum of Ten (10) years relevant work experience.
• Good understanding of micro and macroeconomic indices and their impact on the cement business.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of FIRS, finance best practices and other applicable reporting and accounting standards.
• Skills & Competence
• Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience in planning, budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Very sound business acumen – financial and commercial knowledge.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Good leadership and people management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Salary
N300,000 - N350,000 / Month.

Application Closing Date
27th November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application to: registrar@icanigeria.net and copy: hr@icanigeria.net using the job position as the subject of the mail.

Note

• We expect applications and CVs to come from applicants living in any of these areas in Lagos: Lagos Island, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Lekki and Ajah axis.
• Successful candidate must be ready to resume immediately.

Job Title: Head, Membership Drive and Services Operation

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Excel in Membership drive and manage the Membership drive team
• Drive the NICA Membership operations in a professional, objective and courteous manner.
• Generate both weekly and monthly target performance report for presentation at management meetings
• Implement and execute fully, all measures, guidelines and recommendations necessary for a successful recruitment of persons into NICA Membership.
• Handle all membership growth related and induction correspondences and other enquiries.
• Develop strategies for the growth and expansion of the membership drive program
• Work quickly and accurately, under pressure to meet set monthly target, while at the same time having a positive approach to meeting overall targets, and willing to take on new tasks as job demands.
• Successful candidate MUST be available to resume immediately.

Requirements

• Educational qualification – BSC and MSC in Marketing, with high marketing skills including business communication.
• Membership of a recognized Marketing Professional Body.
• 3 – 5 years’ leadership and practicing experience in Marketing.
• Computer skill – Must be adept in the use of computer and other technological gadgets.
• Digital Marketing/Social Media Management – must be well experienced in the use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, Email Marketing, other emerging online platforms.
• Communication Skill – Captivating and irresistible written and oral communication - Ability to write persuasive letters, very sound in English language (verbal and written), extrovertly smart, excellent personality and ability to communicate at various levels of business hierarchy.
• Bold, lively, inspiring, and exciting when speaking to individuals and audience.
• Age: 40 years and above.

Salary
N250,000 - N300,000 Monthly (gross) subject to increase based on performance.

Application Closing Date
29th November, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application to: hr@icanigeria.net and copy: registrar@icanigeria.net using the job position as the subject of the mail.

Note: We expect applications and CVs to come from applicants living in any of these areas in Lagos: Lagos Island, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Lekki and Ajah axis.

Job Title: Academic Administrator

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description 

• To oversee our Institution's learning programmes (virtual and physical), faculties and the entire professional postgraduate specialist programmes in credit administration /management.
• Able to develop, coordinate, and supervise students and lecturers by ensuring that they follow the academic policies, procedure, and implementation.

Requirements

• Must be a Bachelor's and Master Degree holder majoring in Educational Management, Curriculum Development, Examination Administration, and Measurement, among others.
• Age: 35 years and above
• Academic Administrators are involved in a broad range of administrative duties, supporting instruction, including matters such as curriculum development, evaluating quality and methods of instruction, researching and recommending new programs and/or revisions to existing programs, and establishing and maintaining academic.
• Successful candidates must be available to resume immediately.

Salary
N250,000 - N300,000 monthly (subject to increase based on performance).

Application Closing Date
29th November, 2024.

Method of Application
Intersted and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: hr@icanigeria.net and copy: registrar@icanigeria.net using the job position as the subject of your mail.

Note: We expect applications and CVs to come from applicants living in any of these areas in Lagos: Lagos Island, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Lekki, and Ajah axis.

Job Title: Conference and Events Manager

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute NICA conferences, other events, meetings, and associated matters
• Liaise with clients, vendors, and stakeholders
• Manage logistics, catering, audiovisual, accommodations, and others
• Develop and manage event budgets
• Ensure timely and within-budget delivery
• Coordinate sponsorships and adverts
• Evaluate event success and identify improvements
• Bold, lively, inspiring, and exciting when speaking to individuals or audience.

Requirements

• 5+ years of event management experience
• BSC and MSC in related field
• Industry certifications (e.g., CMP, CMM) preferred
• Excellent writing and communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Proficiency in event management software
•  Candidate must be 38 years and above.

Salary
N150,000 to N200,000 monthly

Application Closing Date
29th November, 2024

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application to: hr@icanigeria.net and copy registrar@icanigeria.net using the job position as the subject of your mail.

Note: We expect applications and CVs to come from applicants living in any of these areas in Lagos: Lagos Island, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Lekki and Ajah axis.