Project Accounts Officer Jobs at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium.We thank you for your interest in IITA and invite you to explore many exciting and diverse career opportunities in a work environment that enables you to be the best you can, advancing your professional and personal growth in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment.

Join a vibrant team that is committed to facilitating agricultural solutions for hunger, poverty, and natural resource degradation throughout the tropics.IITA is an equal opportunity employer and consideration for employment is given to qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national/ethnic origin or social status.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the positions below at the Institute’s Headquarters, Ibadan.

Title: Project Accounts Officer

Position/Responsibilities

Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts;
Develop, maintain and analyse 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 analyse 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.

Qualification, Experience and Skills   Qualification &  Experience

BSc/HND in Accounting, Corporate Finance, Banking or related field with 5 years’ experience performing similar role.

Possession of ICAN is an added advantage.

    Skills and competences

Strong communication skills— oral and written
Excellent copywriting skills and experience.
Detailed Oriented
Good research result
reporting skills

Confidentiality
Good time management skills.
Display high energy level.
Ability to work under pressure.
Willingness to work at odd hours.
Agree to intensive travel.

REMUNERATION:

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

How to Apply

Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA website: http://www.iita.org/careers  no later than Two Weeks from the date of this publication. 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.

IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates.

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