Accounting Assistant 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:

Job Title: Accounting Assistant

Job ID.: IITA/P&C/NRS2024-020
Location: Kano
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 2-year renewable contract

Duties

• Carry out payment and disbursement of cash for daily request.
• Assist in compiling and prepare daily cash and cheque request.
• Assist in maintaining a register for cash and travel advance.
• Assist in preparing monthly chargebacks of gate pass, diesel and petrol issuance.
• Assist in monthly computation and upload into Oracle platform.
• Assist with other duties such as Oracle invoicing, incoming funds and administrative function.
• Perform any other job-related tasks as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting or any other related field with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment. Possession of ICAN or ANAN is an added advantage.

The ideal candidate must:

• Be proficient in the use of ICT packages including Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, OCS etc.
• Be trustworthy and discreet when dealing with confidential information.
• Have excellent communication skill and strong analytical mind.
• Have the ability to work with minimum supervision.

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

Application Closing Date
12th July, 2024.