Job Title: Accounting Assistant
Location: Institute's Headquarters, Ibadan
Employer: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
Position/Responsibilities: The Accounting Assistant will work as a member of the SARD-SC project team in Nigeria.
Primary Duties:
• Preparation of payments vouchers/advices, petty cash payment vouchers, journals vouchers etc.
• Handling of blank cheques during working hours and also writing cheques.
• Maintain advances and assets registers for the project
• Handling of Oracle AP and GL responsibilities and carry out data entries activities
• Keeping books of prime entries and reconcile statement of account of suppliers
• Responding to queries from suppliers and service providers
• Organize and maintain files on financial transactions
• Providing linkage with procurement processes in the project
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by your Supervisor
Qualification, Experience and Skills:
• OND in Accountancy/Business Studies or ICAN Foundation or AAT III plus at least 3 years' relevant working experience in Accounting.
• Be honest, trustworthy and hardworking.
• Be a good team player with demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Have sound analytical mind.
• Be willing to put in extra hours when the need arises.
• Good knowledge of computer spreadsheet, Oracle application and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and Power Point)
• Good command of the English language.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment.
• Ability to handle stress effectively and remain focused.
General information: Initial appointment is for two years. Subsequent renewal of the contract will be decided based on research outputs and productivity, and continued need for the position.
Remuneration: We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Method of Application:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, 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. Evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to IITA website.
Please complete our online application form using the link below.
Closing Date: 28th May 2013.
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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