Project Finance Analyst at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Position: Project Finance Analyst

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2023-008
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract
Contract: 3-year renewable contract

Duties

• Prepare monthly error free project report to donors.
• Coordinate assigned project external audits during the year.
• Ensure timely budget upload into the system.
• Support the institution’s cash and receivable management.
• Support the institute annual audit with relevant schedules and respond to audit queries.
• Prepare monthly end budget monitoring report.
• Ensure timely justification of partners’ financial reports.
• Support the Project Finance Manager with relevant analysis for decision making.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• BSc / HND in Accounting or related field with a minimum of six (6) years experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment, possession of ICAN/ACCA would be an added advantage.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have strong analytical mind, and be good with computer application especially Oracle application.
• Have a very pleasant personality, good team player, honest and good command of both written and oral English.

Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date
14th March, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click here for more information (PDF)

Application Process

• Interested applicants should complete the online application by attaching a detailed cover letter and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA website: http://jobs.iita.org/erecruit.
• The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague, and evidence of current remuneration package.

Note

• IITA is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women.
• While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.