State Accountant at International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) - Taraba

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is a United Nations (UN) Development Agent with its head office at Rome, Italy. The Agency collaborates with developing countries to develop their afro-economic potentials. In Nigeria, FAD has proposed to partner wit h sits (6) States in the Federation to promote the production, processing (to add value) and marketing of Rice and Cassava, Taraba is one of the participating states, to order to pot in place the machinery for the takeoff of the Agency in Taraba state, the necessary key staffs to run the project are here by invited to apply for the position below.

Members of the public including both retired and serving civil servants are therefore invited to apply to fill the following position in the State Programme Management Unit:

Job Title: State Accountant

Location: Taraba State

Specific Duties

• Ensuring the programmes financial procedures as detailed in the programme implementation and Financial Manuals are strictly adhered to all programme staff and Implementing partners at the state level.
• Facilitating the timely disbursement of programme funds to the various accounting units mainly the service providers and farmers groups,
• Compiling SOEs for the PMU and other implementing partners for timely preparation of withdrawal applications
• Ensuring adherence to International Financial Reporting System as well as Government of Nigeria financial practices and circulars as issued from time to time.
• Facilitating and ensuring that external auditors are availed all necessary documents and information during the nude as detailed in the Financial Agreement.
• Preparing financial reports and advising programme coordinator on the programme's financial status and trends.

Qualification and Experience.

• First degree or Higher national Diploma in any numerate discipline. A higher degree wilt be an added advantage.
• Professional qualification (ACA ANAN, to ACCA) with at least 5 years post qualification experience.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in management team of donor funds projects.
• Strong computer skills, spread-sheets, and other relevant accounting packages

Application Closing Date
20th August, 2014

Method of Application
Candidates are advised to see the Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources for details of Responsibilities and Specific duties for these vacancies.
Interested candidates are invited to apply for position of their interests and submit same to:

The Secretary,
Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources
PMB 1080
Jalingo, Taraba State.

Note: Candidates are to attach their resume and submit their applications to the above address.
Screening and interview of candidates will take place on the 26th of August 2014.

Interview Venue
Conference Hall, FADAMA III Office,
Jalingo from 09:00 AM.