Job Title: Project Finance Officer (2-year renewable contract)
Location: Ibadan
Organisation: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture – IITA
Duties:
• Successful candidate will among other things:
• Draw up quarterly, semi-annual and annual budget in line with the Overall Project Procurement Plan.
• Monitor expenditure in accordance with IITA's policies and guideline.
• Report periodically on status of budget implementation and propose possible revisions.
• Establish procedures and controls to ensure efficiency of resources.
• Handle accounting treatment and financial transaction with respect to disbursements to project collaborators and partners.
• Prepare monthly financial report in a timely and verifiable manner.
• Provide reports, statements and schedules for auditing of project activities.
• In conjunction with IITA Supply Chain, supervise project procurement of goods and services and management of property and equipment in keeping with the Bank's rules and procedures.
• Undertake any other duties that may be assigned on financial, accounting, budgeting and reporting of activities.
Qualification/Selection Criteria:
• Masters degree in Finance / Business Management or first degree plus ACA / equivalent accountancy professional qualification
• A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience, including two years of experience in an accounting firm or in an international/multinational financial organization.
The ideal candidate must:
• Have the capacity to work effectively in a team
• Be able to communicate orally and in writing in English
• Be competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Key Competencies:
• Attention to details and accuracy
• Planning and organizing
• Information and task monitoring
• Problem analysis
• Judgment and problem solving
• Hands-on knowledge of Oracle Financial Applications would be an advantage.
Remuneration: We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Method of Application:
Please complete our online application form using this link: IITA Ibadan Job Portal.
Please note that application letters not accompanied with evidence of current remuneration and age will not be treated.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 12 April 2012.
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