Project Account Officer at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

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 tropical nations. 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 seeks suitable candidates for the position of  Project Account Officer at its Headquarters in Ibadan.

Job Title : Project Account Officer

Location: Ibadan, Nigeria

Description:

• Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts; Develop, maintain and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted cost to actual costs.
• Develop, implement, modify and document record keeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology including Quick books.
• Prepare, examine and analyze accounting records, financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Monitor project funds and advice project officer on variances and trends.
• Prepare financial reports and forecast costs for budgeting annually.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Perform other duties assigned by your supervisor.

Job Description :

• Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts; Develop, maintain and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted cost to actual costs.
• Develop, implement, modify and document record keeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology including Quick books.
• Prepare, examine and analyze accounting records, financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Monitor project funds and advice project officer on variances and trends.
• Prepare financial reports and forecast costs for budgeting annually.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Perform other duties assigned by your supervisor.

Minimum Qualification & Experience :
BSc in Accounting, Corporate Finance, Banking or related field with 5 years experience performing similar role. Possession of ICAN is an added advantage

Skills & abilities :

• Strong communication skills—oral and written
• General Accounting skill
• Attention to detail
• Detailed Oriented
• Good research result reporting skills
• Time management
• Confidentiality
• Time management

Personal Qualities :

• Display high energy level
• Ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to work at odd hours

Process Status : Short listing In Progress
Application Closing Date
Ongoing

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