Project Account Officer - Nigeria Job at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

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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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