Accounting Assistant I at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) - Lagos

IITA is an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of the tropics. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the position of:

Job Title: Accounting Assistant I

Location: Lagos

Job Description:
Duties Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties: Compiles and prepares daily cash and check requests Raise request for cash and check Maintain a register of cash and travel advance Assist with budget preparations. Entry of transactions into sage Pastel. Ensure costs are correctly entered into template for advance retirements Any other duty assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualification & Experience:
Qualification and Experience OND Accounting/ICAN PEI plus minimum of 3 years Accounting experience.

Skills & abilities:
The ideal candidate must: Be articulate, very conversant with Oracle Application; Be hardworking and demonstrate ability to work under pressure with less supervision; Possess good communication skills.

Terms & Conditions/Remuneration:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date:
2nd June, 2014

Method of Application:
Interested candidates should
Click here to apply

Note:

• Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae (CV) saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA website above.
• The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package.
• IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates Applicant are required to use Internet explorer browser