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Accounting Assistant II

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IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the following position at the Institute’s Headquarters, Ibadan.

Duties

Successful candidate will among other things:

  • Prepare budget for restricted projects and upload same in the oracle interface.
  • Prepare and review financial statement on restricted projects.
  • Check, process and report on returns and provide justification for funds granted to IITA collaborators/partners.
  • Raise journals for necessary adjustments on various accounts and load same on oracle interface.
  • Attend to queries raised by budget officers on core restricted projects.
  • Update, review and reconcile bill receivables from donors with the total grant income of restricted projects.
  • Assist in the preparation of overhead charges to restricted projects.
  • Assist in checking of Cashier’s cash balances as scheduled.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualification and Experience

B.Sc/ HND in Accounting with at least PE II ICAN.

Minimum of 2 years working experience in a related role.

The ideal candidate must

  • Be honest, trustworthy and hardworking.
  • Be a good team player and demonstrate ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Have sound analytical mind and good knowledge of computer (Oracle applications)
  • Be willing to put in extra hours when the need arises

B.Sc/ HND in Accounting with at least PE II ICAN.

Minimum of 2 years working experience in a related role.

The ideal candidate must

  • Be honest, trustworthy and hardworking.
  • Be a good team player and demonstrate ability to work with minimum supervision
  • Have sound analytical mind and good knowledge of computer (Oracle applications)
  • Be willing to put in extra hours when the need arises

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: http://www.iita.org/nrs-online-application. Please note that application letters not accompanied with evidence of current remuneration and age will not be treated. An application should be made not later than two weeks (closing date: 26/03/12) from the date of this publication. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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