The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable applicants for the positions below at the Institute\u2019s Headquarters in Ibadan.
Position: Project Accountant (2 Positions)
Contract: 3-year renewable contract
Location: Ibadan
Closing Date: 5 September 2024
DUTIES:
Ensure preparation of prompt, timely and accurate financial statements to donors. Review from time-to-time project budget and advise budget holder/PM on potential project overrun. Ensure prompt preparation and submission of invoice to donor. Coordinate assigned project Audit during the year. Ensure prompt and accurate computation of annual budgets. Ensure prompt resolution of issues raised by Budget officer/PM. Contribute meaningfully to IITA overall cashflow management. Advise PM on budget burn rate to avoid overrun & ineligible expenses. Support the Institute's annual audit with relevant schedules and respond to audit queries. Partner's justification - Timely Justification of partners financial reports. Accurate verification of all partner\u2019s expenses based on support documents submitted with the financial report on assigned projects. Budget monitoring and budget compliance. Ensure project expenditure doesn\u2019t exceed life budget always. Avoid ineligible overrun on each budget line. Eliminate project overrun through budget monitoring and variance analysis/burn rate tracking. Early identification of projects with Overrun potential through the monthly Budget Monitoring report. Prepare accurate and timely overhead and CSP charges at the month end for all active projects. Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
Masters in Accounting or related field with a minimum of six (6) years\u2019 experience in a well-structured environment or a well-structured environment. Possession of ACA or ACCA is an added advantage.
COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:
Be proficient with Oracle EBS and Microsoft Office Suite. Have usage of Banking platforms and Payroll dynamics experience. Have good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking). Be a good team player and pay attention to details.Benefits
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.