Job Title: Project Account Officer (2-year renewable contract)
Employer: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable candidate for the position of Project Account Officer at its Headquarters in Ibadan.
Duties:
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
• Prepare financial management reports
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close reports
• Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
• Prepare continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities
• Monitor and support tax issues
• Develop and maintain financial data bases
• Participate in financial audit preparation and follow up the audit process
• Maintain accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
• Analyze and advise on financial operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
• Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and problems
• maintain solutions to operational and financial
• Monitor Project funds and the amounts transferred by donor to center Account
• Perform any other duty assigned by the supervisor
Educational, Experience and Other Requirements:
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or any other relevant field with 5 years of experience in accounting, management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, of which 2 years is in a senior position
The ideal candidate must have:
• Good knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles (GAP)
• Good knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations
• Good knowledge and experience of ORACLE system or any ERP package
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 to IITA website.
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.
Closing Date: 23rd January 2014
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