Accounting Assistant Job at IITA Nigeria

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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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