Project Accountants at the 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 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.

We hereby invite applications for the position below:

Job Title: Project Accountant

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Job Description
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Prepare financial management reports.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end/close reports.
• Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Prepare continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities.
• Monitor and support tax issues.
• Develop and maintain financial data bases.
• Participate in financial audit preparation and follow up the audit process.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.
• Analyze and advise on financial operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments, and future revenues.
• Analyze financial information
• Recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and solutions to problems.
• Maintain solutions to operational and financial delays.
• Monitor project funds and the amounts transferred by donor to the Center Account.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification and Experience

• B.Sc in Accounting. Possession of other recognized professional qualifications like ICAN, ACCA, CPA, MBA, etc. is an added advantage.
• A minimum of five years experience.

General Information

• We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date
25th April, 2015.

Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format. 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.

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