IITA Nigeria Recruiting!

IITA Nigeria: Accounting Assistant II (Ibadan)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the position of Accounting Assistant II

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT II (2-Year Renewable Contract)

DUTIES

Successful candidate will among other things:

* Ensure quality, accuracy and timely submission of monthly accounting returns to AfricaRice Centre Headquarters in Cotonou;
* Review and analyse monthly reports (statement of expenditure);
* Monitor Store Requisitions, Purchase Orders and delivery of requests for suppliers;
* Maintain schedules of Fixed Assets with appropriate filling system;
* Highlight issues arising for follow-up as well as the reconciliations of various general ledger account balances;

* Review and verify AfricaRice Staff Travel and other general claims
* Assist in budget preparation for Nigeria operations.
* Maintain accounting records (i.e. petty cash book) of the cash imprest held in AfricaRice Ibadan Office and
* Assist with any other financial management requests as may be required by the AfricaRice Coordinator-Ibadan Office.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

BSc/HND Accounting or ICAN PE II plus at least five (5) years working experience in the Finance unit of a large audit or international organisation.

He/she must have a sound analytical mind, high integrity, excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written); good knowledge of Computer Spreadsheet, Oracle applications and must be willing to put in extra hours.

Working knowledge of French will be added advantage.

REMUNERATION:

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

How to Apply:

Visit IITA’s careers website and apply online


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