SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISISION
Website: www.sec.gov.ng
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VACANCIES
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
is the apex regulator of the capital market in Nigeria
with a vision to becoming the leading capital market regulator in Africa and Emerging markets. Our mission is to develop
and regulate a capital market that is dynamic, fair, transparent and efficient
to contribute to the nation’s economic development.
The
Commission is now seeking highly motivated and result-oriented professionals to
fill the following vacancies:
1. Head of internal Control (headic@sec.gov.ng)
The Head of
Internal Control oversees the Budgetary Controls, Financial and Systems Audits
Division of the Commission to ensure leading edge accounting and administrative
controls and safeguard the Commission’s assets. The role ensures the
identification of potential areas of risk management, implement control,
governance frameworks, processes and liaise with functional heads to ensure
enforcement of the policies across the Commission.
Responsibilities:
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Formulates, direct and co-ordinate the delivery
of excellent internal audit services in alignment with the Commission’s
corporate strategy and key objectives
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Evaluates and provides reasonable assurance that
risk management control, and governance systems are functioning as intended and
will enable the organization’s objectives and goals to be met
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Reviews the accuracy of financial records,
promote operational efficiency and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
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Develops an internal control testing methodology
and tests the existing internal controls that impacts the Commission’s internal
control standards policy
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Reviews and determines the adequacy of the
operational system within the Commission and develops and remediation policy
for addressing any identified control deficiencies
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Examine procedures in existence to ensure that
resources and assets of the commission are safeguarded
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Coordinates the verification of the Commission’s
assets
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Monitors the changes and current trends in
internal controls and requirements for regulatory authorities and disseminates
current requirements and roles for internal controls to staff
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Evaluates information security and associated
risk exposures
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Coordinates the review of accounting records to
ensure proper records are maintained
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Ensures all expenditure accrued are as provided
for in budget, approved by authorized staff and within approval limits
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Ensure contract price and prices of purchased
items are reasonable
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Review of financial statements as appropriate
and liaise on regular basis with external auditors.
Requirements:
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First degree in Finance, Accounting and relevant
professional qualifications (ACA, ANAN & ACCA). Possession of advanced
degrees is san advantage.
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Minimum of 20 years experience in internal
audit/finance
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10 years senior management experience
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Leadership and people management skills
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Deep knowledge of financial processes and strong
analytical and systems/forensic audit skills
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Operational audit background and track record of
managing the finance/audit function of medium to large organizations in the
private or public sectors
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Strong IT skills
2. Internal Control/Internal Audit
Professionals (ics@sec.gov.ng)
Responsibilities:
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Provide excellent internal audit services in
alignment with the Commission’s corporate strategy and key objectives
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Ensures the maintenance of a centralized
inventory system
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Ensures the accuracy of financial records
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Assist in carrying out tests of existing
internal controls and that impacts the Commission’s internal control standards
policy
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Assist in reviewing and determining the adequacy
of the operational system within the Commission
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Lead team to verify Commission’s assets as
scheduled
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Lead team to review accounting records and
ensure proper records are maintained
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Ensure contract price and prices of purchased
items are reasonable
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Assist in reviewing financial statements before
commencement of external audit.
Requirements:
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Minimum of 10 years internal audit experience
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First degree in Finance, Accounting and relevant
professional qualifications (ACA, ANAN, ACCA) Possession of advanced degree
will be an advantage.
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Very good knowledge of financial processes and
strong analytical and systems/forensic audit skills
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Operational audit background and track record of
leading audit teams on assignment in medium to large organizations in the
private or public sectors
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Strong IT skills
3. Head of Media (headm@sec.gov.ng)
The Media
Division reports directly to the office of the Director General and is in
charge of advising the Executive Management on all media related issues,
moderate communication between eh Commission and various media outlets such as
news, print and social media.
Responsibilities:
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Formulate, direct and co-ordinate the delivery
of excellent media support services in alignment with the Commission’s
corporate strategy and key objectives
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Develop and implement media strategies in
support of the Commission’s strategies
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Oversee the management and an update of the
Commission’s social media strategy.
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Deliver engaging and successful social campaigns
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Ensures media coverage of the Commission’s
activities
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Coordinates the preparation and roll-out of
press releases
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Organize media events and coordinate press
conferences
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Periodic processing and placement of special
reports in the media
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Coordinates daily review of news about the
Commission, the capital market and the Nigerian economy
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Create the maintain media contact lists, liaise
with individuals and media outlets and develop and manage relationships with
key media p0artners including new, print and social media.
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Manage the day-to-day activities of the media
team
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Coordinate Management’s media exposure
Requirements:
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A good first degree in Mass Communication or
other Social Sciences. (M.Sc/MBA preferred)
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Minimum of 15 years relevant experience in media
relations and management in the private or public sector, 5 years of which must
have been at senior management level
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Excellent wiring skill
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Very good communication, interpersonal
negotiation skills
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Strong leadership and people management
background
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Membership of relevant professional bodies
4. Office Manager (DGO) (omgr@sec.gov.ng)
The Office
Manager is responsible for organizing and coordinating office operations and
procedures in the office of the Director General (DG) and ensures service
provision is efficient and effective.
Responsibilities:
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Organize operations and procedures in the DG’s
office
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Responsible for preparing correspondences,
reports, and materials for publications and presentations
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Liaise with other agencies, organizations and
clients
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Set up accommodation and entertainment
arrangements for Commission’s visitors
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Maintain the DG’s calendar
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Set up and coordinate meetings and conferences
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Create, transcribe and distribute meeting
agendas and minutes
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Answer telephones and take messages as
appropriate
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Meet and greet clients and visitors
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Maintain office records and ensure filling
systems are up to date
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Maintain and replenish inventory
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Perform general clerical duties (photocopying,
mailing, filling, etc)
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Maintain hard copy and electronic filling system
Requirements:
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A University Degree in the Humanities. PGD/M.Sc.
in communication is advantageous
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5 years relevant experience
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Strong knowledge of secretarial and
administrative procedures
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Strong knowledge of Microsoft Offices (Word,
Excel and PowerPoint) and database
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Strong knowledge of customer service principles
and practices
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Ability to meet deadlines and delivering work to
agreed timelines
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Excellent verbal, reading and writing skills
(English)
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Typing skills averaging 50 wpm
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Excellent attention to details
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Strong analytical and problem solving skills
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Diplomacy and discretion skills
5. Protocol Officer (profficer@sec.gov.ng)
The protocol
Officer will handle the formalities and courtesies required to lubricate
relationships between he executive office and other institutions. The officer
will facilitate official visits of the Commission’s leaders to other
organizations and ensure the smooth reception of the Commission’s dignitaries
and visitor within and outside the country.
Responsibilities:
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Responsible for the preparation and servicing of
the DG’s Meeting, Conference, itineraries and ensure necessary logistics are in
place.
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Set up DG’s travel arrangements and make
appropriate flight and land transport reservations for DG and other official
guests
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Manage the DG’s calendar and itinerary
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Make appropriate hotel reservations for the DG, official
guests and participants to meetings and Conferences.
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Prepare on a regular basis, Commission
stakeholders list and update with correct names, title, full addresses,
telephone numbers and email addresses.
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Prepare information guidelines for executive
visitors.
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Prepare and update profiles of all official
visitors to the Commission and keep
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Protocol related documents of historical value.
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Liaise with the relevant offices of sister
regulators/parastatals in organizing and
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Servicing of meetings of common
responsibilities.
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In addition to the above, performs any other
additional duties as may be directed
Requirements:
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A University Degree in the Humanities/Social
Science, (M.Sc. advantageous)
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10 years relevant work experience in office
management, protocol, public
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Administration and/or any other relevant
discipline.
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Experience working with senior executives at
international level
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Excellent interpersonal, report writing and
communication skills.
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Knowledge of the African Union system will be an
added advantage.
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Computer Literacy (Word, Excel and PowerPoint,
etc)
6. Sabbatical Program for: (sabbatical@sec.gov.ng)
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Lawyers (Corporate Law/capital market
specialization)
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Economists (Micro & Macro specialization)
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Accountants/Finance Experts, and
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Experienced Practitioners (stock broking,
mergers & acquisition, etc)
The
Commission is searching for experienced academic and practicing
professionals/professors who have demonstrated capacity in research and
practical areas of Capital Market/Financial Economics and how would like to
take advantage of the SEC sabbatical program. The sabbatical program is for a
one to two years program and is being re-introduced in the Commission to
strengthen capacity in the core areas of Law, Economics and Finance
Requirements:
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Formulate, direct and co-ordinate the delivery
of excellent research work in chosen areas and in alignment with the
Commission’s corporate strategy and key objectives
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Ensures the accuracy of research publications to
strengthen the capital market and economy
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Develops internal research capacity in chosen
discipline.
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Review and determine the adequacy of current
research capacity within the
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Commission and develops a remediation policy for
addressing identified gaps.
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Coordinates the publication of research journals
and magazines in chosen disciplines
Requirements:
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First degree in Law, Economics, Finance,
accounting and relevant professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA, BL, CIS, etc).
M.Sc./M.Phil./PhD is an advantage.
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Minimum of 20 years relevant experience in any
of the above discipline (including stock broking, wealth management, banking,
etc).
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Passion for Research
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Strong technical skills in the above disciplines
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Proven track record of conceptualizing and
executing own researches
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Track record of conceptualizing, implementing
and managing policy oriented researches
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Track record of conceptualizing, implementing
and managing policy oriented researches
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Track record of managing, supervising and
mentoring researchers
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Extensive publication records
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Relevant IT skills
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Entrepreneurial thinking
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Leadership and people management skills
Application: To apply for any of the
positions, please submit the following to the email address specified for the
relevant position:
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A cover letter stating reasons for seeking
employment with the SEC
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A detailed and updated CV indicating your State
of Origin, Local Government Area, Gender, Names and Contact Details (including
e-mail addresses) of Three Referees.
In addition
candidates applying for sabbatical positions must submit a four-page write-up
stating their areas of interest and relevance to the work of the SEC, the
capital market and the economy as a whole, objectives and goals to achieve
within the sabbatical period.
Deadline: Application closes six weeks from
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