Project Accountant at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

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
• Recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and solutions to problems.
• Maintain solutions to operational and financial delays.
• Monitor project funds and the amounts transferred by donor to the Center Account.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification and Experience

• BSc in accounting.
• Possession of other recognized professional qualifications like ICAN, ACCA, CPA, MBA, etc. is an added advantage.
• A minimum of five years experience.