SIAO JOB VACANCY: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2011.

Our client one of the largest and most successful industrial conglomerates in Nigeria with popular

and highly recognizable brands,a turnover in excess of N150 billion (USD 1 billion) and a highly

skilled workforce require the service of the aforementioned.

IFRS TECHNICAL MANAGER – REPORTING

JOB DESCRIPTION Perform country assessment to identify and prioritize conversion opportunities Determine impact upon statutory and consolidated reporting Assess technical accounting at corporate and key subsidiaries and evaluate degree of convergence Identify measurement, indices, and disclosure differences Assess impact upon current and pending M&A and JV transactions Analyze tax requirements and current positions Determine changes to key tax positions, provisions, process, and technology Identity and inventory tax issues & opportunities. Determine changes to financial & statutory reporting processes Determine changes to close and consolidation processes. Analyze entity, process, and period end close controls. Determine IFRS business impact upon technical infrastructure. Identify required enhancements to upstream, downstream, and financial systems Assess operating model and training needs Perform stake holder analysis. Utilize assessment analysis to develop business case Develop implementation options analysis Facilitate consensus on implementation decision Develop implementation road map Identify risks and implementation barriers It is intended that the incumbent will also, Become the in-house/ group IFRS expert, Be able to provide technical advice and provide training as and when needed, and In addition analyses and advise subsidiaries of likely implications of exposure drafts and amendments, new standards, and interpretations.

COMPETENCES/SKILLS A first degree in Accounting, Economics or other numerate course; minimum of 2.1

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS – ACCA/ACA etc Over 6 years of related work experience Strong analytical, decision making, interpersonal and writing and communications skills Strong multiple project management skills Strong Technical accounting skills Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

TO APPLY send Cv’s to ifrs@siao-ng.com

Advert closes on 13 March 2011

SALARY: Very attractive and competitive

Only qualified applicants need apply.