Project Accountant at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2019-029
Location:  Adamawa
Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)

Duties
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Manage the Activity accounting system to ensure that incomes and expenditures are properly documented
• Prepare petty cash payments, journals and other vouchers and ensure that these are posted into general and other account ledgers
• Responsibile for processing of advances and claims for payment
• Maintain cash advances register for follow up on the reimbursements of advances
• Check accounting records for accuracy and correctness as necessary
• Enforce proper internal control in the Activity Finance Unit
• Account for Activity payables and receivables
• Provide Bank reconciliation status on the relationship between the program and its commercial banks
• Prepare invoices and chargeback statements for services provided to individuals or other institutions and partners
• Prepare Statements of expenditures (SOE) as required by the donor for justification of advances, direct payments and replenishment of accounts
• Track and monitor program expenditures and prepare Activity financial reports for submission to the donor
• Monitor the processing of program cash/travel advances, expense claims and reimbursements by Activity staff
• Respond to account inquiries and provide prompt feedback to users
• File and keep Activity accounting supporting documents and records
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
• Carry out any other activities assigned by the Chief of Party

Qualifications

• A post graduate degree in Accounting, Business Management or related fields from an accredited university.
• The ideal candidate must be chartered member of ICAN or possess ACCA with minimum a of 5 years working experience as an Accountant or Accounting Officer in an organization or a related role in a donor funded organization or project.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must:

• Excellent computer skills with good grasp and knowledge of spreadsheets, word
• processing and other MS office applications. Good knowledge of Oracle Applications will be an added advantage
• Have proven skill and experience in areas of financial management, organization,
• supervisory, financial accounting, analytical and donor contract interpretation
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented multicultural environment
• Demonstrated ability to plan and co-ordinate, and monitor own work plans, and deliver accurate and timely reports
• Good ability to co-ordinate, prioritise and organize workloads; take initiatives and work under pressure
• Be able to work with minimum supervision and with tight deadlines
• Proficiency in English language with excellent writing, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate in one or more of northern Nigeria’s major languages is an advantage

Remuneration

• We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.