Project Accounts Officer at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Location: Ibadan
Recruitment Type: (2-year renewable Contract)

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

• Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts;
• Develop, maintain and analyse budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted cost to actual costs.
• Develop, implement, modify and document record keeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology including Quick books.
• Prepare, examine and analyse accounting records, financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Monitor project funds and advice project officer on variances and trends.
• Prepare financial reports and forecast costs for budgeting annually.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Perform other duties assigned by your supervisor.

Qualification & Experience

• B.Sc/HND in Accounting, Corporate Finance, Banking or related field with 5 years’ experience performing similar role.
• Possession of ICAN is an added advantage.

Skills and Competences

• Strong communication skills- oral and written
• Excellent copywriting skills and experience.
• Detailed Oriented
• Good research result reporting skills
• Confidentiality
• Good time management skills.
• Display high energy level.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to work at odd hours.
• Agree to intensive travel.