Nigerian Defence Academy Professional Postgraduate Programmmes 2015/2016 Academic Session Admission

Nigerian Defence Academy invites admission into its Postgraduate Programmmes 2015/2016 Academic Session - Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into full-time postgraduate programmes in the Postgraduate School, Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna for the 2015/2016 Academic Session. The sale of Online Application Forms shall be open from 21st September, 2015 - 8th November 2015 Upon purchase of Access or PIN Codes, prospective candidates should follow the link on NDA official website: www.nda.edu.ng or log on to the application portal www.ndapgapplications.net and complete the online application form.

Nigerian Defence Academy Admission into Professional Postgraduate Programmmes 2015/2016 Academic Session

Master's Degree Programmes

The following professional degree programmes are available in the faculties and departments listed below:

A.) Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Department of Economics

• Master in Business Administration (MBA).

Departments of History& international Studies

• Master in Conflict, Security and Development (MCSD).
• Master in Development Studies (MDS).
• Master in Leadership Studies (MLS).

Department of Political Science and Defence Studies

• Master in Public Administration (MPA)
• Master in International Affairs and Strategic Studies (MIASS).
• Master in Strategy and Security Administration (MASSA).

Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

The following professional PGD programmes are available in the faculties and departments listed below:

A.) Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Department of Accounting

• Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting & Finance (PGDAF).
• Postgraduate Diploma in Logistics and Transportation (PGDLT)

Department of Economics

• Postgraduate Diploma in Management

Department of Geography

• Postgraduate Diploma in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System (PGD RS/GIS).
• Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management (PGDEM)

Department of History & International Studies

• Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership & Security Studies (PGDLS).

Department of Political Science and Defence Studies

• Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration (PGDPA).

B.) Faculty of Science

Department of Biological Sciences

• Postgraduate Diploma in Biotechnology (PGDBT).

Department of Chemistry

• Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Chemistry (PGDFC).

Department of Computer Science

• Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCS).
  

Department of Mathematics

• Postgraduate Diploma Operations Research in Security (PGDORS).

Department of Physics

• Postgraduate Diploma in Applied and Industrial Physics (PGDAIP)

Admission Requirements

The requirements for the various programmes are as follows:

a.) Master's Degree.

• Candidates applying for the professional Masters programmes must possess a Bachelor degree with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division).
• Candidates with Third Class degree or Higher National Diploma must also possess a Postgraduate Diploma in a related discipline from any recognised university to be eligible for admission. HND candidates must possess a minimum of Lower Credit to apply.

b.) PGD Programmes

• Candidates applying for the Postgraduate Diploma programme must possess a Bachelor degree from the Nigerian Defence Academy or any other recognised university, or a Higher National Diploma.

Duration of Programme

Each admitted student for professional master's degree programme shall pursue weekend mode of study and research on Fridays and Saturdays for the period of the study. The following conditions are also applicable:

• A student of Master degree shall pursue the programme for 18 months (2 semesters course work and 1 semester for project) except MBA programme which runs for 2 years.
• A student of Postgraduate Diploma shall pursue the programme for one year (2 semesters).

Application Closing Date

8th November, 2015

Method of Application

Candidates are required to purchase Access or PIN Codes available at all Zenith bank Branches and Cash Offices nationwide at the cost of N7,500.00 only, excluding bank charges of N500.00, for online  application.

Submission of Application

Upon purchase of Access or PIN Codes, prospective candidates should: Click Here and complete the Online Application Form. Kindly note that your application is not complete until all copies of your Credentials, Acknowledgement Form, Referee Form, Application for Transcripts Form and Medical Report Form, have been submitted along with your application.

Candidates can either upload the aforementioned items, when they sign in, or mail them to:

The Secretary,
Postgraduate School, 
Nigerian Defence Academy,
P.M.B 2109, 
Kaduna State.

 

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PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) Recruits for Management Accountant

 

PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) is currently set to recuit for the positions of Suitable and Qualified Graduate Management Accountant - Our client is a leading indigenous, downstream oil and gas business with its Head Office in Port Harcourt. The company is committed to delivering the most efficient energy solutions to its clients. The organisation and its people conduct its business based on integrity, with a strong focus on innovation, stewardship, value creation for its clients and respect for the individual.

Our client recently embarked on an ambitious transformation project and would like to recruit individuals with excellent professional and academic credentials, a strong focus on results and developing value to customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Management Accountant

Reference Number: 130-PEO00500

Location: Port -Harcourt

Department: People & Change Nigeria

Job type: Permanent

Job Description

• This role (based in Port Harcourt), will play a critical part in delivering the transformation agenda and will need to demonstrate experience in the implementation of initiatives and systems in their respective functions or disciplines.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Liaises with the Finance Manager to develop/update and implement financial, cost management and accounting policies, procedures and strategies in the Organisation
• Assists the Finance Manager to ensure timely receipt/processing of information relevant for budgeting
• Assists during budget meetings and advice on related issues, questions and adjustments as well as support with critical analyses and propose budget solutions
• Consolidates and eliminates budget discrepancies and report to management
• Ascertains that spending is kept in line with the budget; informing key strategic decisions and formulating business strategies
• Prepares stock account reconciliation after stock taking exercise
• Ensures timely processing of the Organisation's quantitative and financial data.
• Ascertains that spending is kept in line with the budget; informing key strategic decisions and formulating business strategies
• Provides financial information such as cost allocation, resource allocation and utilization, to management for decision making.
• Liaises with Head, Finance & Accounts and Financial accountant in establishing and maintaining financial, cost management and accounting policies, procedures and strategies and ensure accurate and reliable data is available for business operations
• Advises Executive Management on changes in financial regulations, legislation and government tariffs

Requirements

• Minimum of six (6) years relevant experience
• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any related discipline
• Relevant professional certifications e.g. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) , Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or its equivalent
• Experience of statutory financial reporting and knowledge of GAAP, IFRS

Desirable:

• MBA or Master's degree in a related discipline

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Financial management, accounting, analysis
• Management Accounting
• Financial Reporting and budgeting
• Cost and revenue management
• Financial modelling and analysis
• Accounts Reconciliation
• Knowledge of Relevant ERP Accounting Applications e.g. excel, Peachtree
• Communication (Verbal and Written)
• Relationship management
• Problem solving, numerical & analytical skills
• Stakeholder management

Application Closing Date

1st October, 2015

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

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KPMG Vacancy : Audit Graduate Trainees 2015

KPMG is currently seeking the services of an Audit Graduate Trainee officer for its 2015 Recruitment Exercise. We have worked for clients in the public and private sector in Nigeria and in several other countries, helping to transform business performance and operations.

Are you looking for a career in a challenging, fast-paced environment? Are you generally curious about why things happen in the way they do? Can you offer ideas about how businesses could improve their operations? A career in KPMG could be for you!

We are looking to hire young, vibrant and driven candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Audit Graduate Trainee

Auto Req ID: 103455BR

Location: Lagos

Function: Audit

Qualifications

• Must be below 26 years old
• Must have a minimum of 5 O' level credits (including English & Mathematics) at ONE sitting
• Must have a minimum of second class (upper division) degree at first degree (please note that OND and HND qualifications are not considered for this position)
• Law graduates must have a minimum of second class (upper division) degree at first degree and at Law school
• Must be about to complete or have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme
• Must not have written the KPMG Graduate Aptitude Test before.
• Must have a passion for building a career in Audit

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

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Standard Chartered Bank Vacancy : International Graduate Programme 2016 - Retail Clients

Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria is currently seeking the services of qualified Graduates for its International Graduate Programme 2016 for Retail Clients. We attract talented individuals. Not only can they give you the benefit of their experience, they also reveal a closer, more personal look at the wide range of global opportunities we offer. At the core of the Group's people strategy is our focus on employee engagement. Engagement is a key driver of productivity and performance, which creates the foundation of our performance culture. We encourage and focus on the behaviours that bring out the very best from every employee, assessing their performance not just on results but on how those results were achieved. To further embed these behaviours we have a remuneration programme in place, carefully designed to incentivise our employees to live our values every day.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: 2016 International Graduate Programme - Retail Clients

Req ID: IGRCNG16

Location: Nigeria

Qualifications

Are you eligible?

• We require an undergraduate degree for this Graduate opportunity.
• To apply for this Graduate position, you must have the permanent legal right to work in the country to which you are applying. That means you do not need the Bank to apply for a work permit or visa and that you are able to stay and work indefinitely in that country.
• We also require business level English to apply to our opportunities. Whilst English is the business language of the Bank across the world, the ability to speak more than one language will be highly regarded.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

Note: We only accept one application, per candidate, per year. Our system regularly checks for multiple applications, using all of the data and system information provided during the application process. We will only ever recognise a candidate's first application, any subsequent applications will be deleted.

 

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Delta State Hospitals Management Board Vacancy : Graduate Pupil Pharmacists

Delta State Hospitals Management Board, currently  invites applications from suitably and qualified candidates to the vacant position of aPupil Pharmacist

Job Title: Pupil Pharmacist

Location: Delta State

Qualifications

• B.Pharm. from a recognized University
• Certificate of Provisional Registration.

Application Closing Date

10th October, 2015.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

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