Job Title: Accounting Assistant II (2 year renewable contract)
Location: Ibadan, Nigeria
Employer: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable candidate for the positions below at its Headquarters in Ibadan.
Duties:
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following:
• Preparation of budget for Bilateral and Window 3 projects and uploading same in the oracle interface.
• Preparation and reviewing of financial statement on restricted projects.
• Checking, processing and reporting on returns and justifications of funds granted to IITA collaborators/partners.
• Raising of journals for adjustments necessary on various accounts and loading same on oracle interface.
• Attending to queries raised by budget officers on core restricted projects.
• Updating, reviewing, and reconciling bill receivables from donors with the total grant income of restricted projects.
• Assist in the preparation of overhead charges to Bilateral and Window 3 projects.
• Assist in the checking of Cashier's cash balances as scheduled.
• Performing other duties that could be assigned from time to time
Qualification and Experience: – B.Sc/HND Accounting/Business Management, ICAN PE II would be an added advantage. – Minimum of 2 years work experience in a related role of a large organization is required.
The ideal candidate must possess:
• Excellent computer skills with good grasp of spreadsheets, word processing and other MS office applications with good knowledge of Oracle Applications
• Excellent English reporting, writing and oral communication skills
• Strong ability to co-ordinate, prioritise and organize workload; take initiative and work under pressure
• Good team spirit and also participate as a team member in accomplishment of duties
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 saved with their names in Microsoft Word format. The curriculum Vitae must also include 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 to IITA website. The application should address how the candidate's background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position.
Please complete our online application form using the link below.
Closing Date: 20th June, 2013.
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