Project Assistant/Accountant at Africa Rice

(Ref. IITA-HR-NRS2015/029)

Background and Responsibilities

• Analyse project expenditures and prepare quarterly cash flow as well as financial statements including variance analysis for Submission to the lead centre;
• Create and maintain a database of standard costs such as staff cost, travel, workshop, training etc.;
• Monitor project funds utilization and schedule of instalments to ensure up to date funding status information is readily available;
• Prepare documents required to support the financial for submission to Lead Centre or as requested by the donor;
• Facilitate timely delivered delivery of pass-through funds to NCRI and other partners In Nigeria;
• Interact with the Rice Commodity Specialist to clarify issues on financial reports, answer queries, give updates on the financial status such as over/under spending and ensure compliance to donor requirements;
• Review request for official mission authorization, purchase request, staff recruitment requisition  (regular, temporary and consultant) and fund transfers if consistent with the work plan, check availability of funds and
ensure utilization of correct account to charge;
• Perform any other function as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualification and Experience

M.Sc. in Business Administration, with major in Accounting  or Certified Public Account, Chartered Accountant or equivalent  Accountancy professional qualification with minimum of five (5) years’ experience in bilateral or multilateral donor-funded programs.