Project Accounts Officer at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture - HarvestPlus

HarvestPlus on behalf of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian for the positions below at its country office in Ibadan:

Job Title: Project Accounts Officer

Ref:IITA-HR-NRS2017-0040
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: National (1-year renewable contract)

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

Financial Management and Reporting:

• Align IITA’s financial report system with HarvestPlus format and ensure timely submission of quarterly and annual reports to country manager and headquarters
• Periodically review strategy, key financial activities and performance reports and take appropriate action to ensure achievement of the institution’s financial objectives
• Identify risks and long-term financial implications of intended corporate projects/ initiatives, and advices management accordingly
• Manage all finance and accounting operations, including budgets forecasts, audit, payroll, accounts receivable & payable and strategic planning.
• Ensure compliance with internal control processes, adherence to donor financial regulations and ensure that all expenses are within approved project budget lines.
• Develop and prepare accurate and timely monthly financial reports and prepare ad hoc reports as needed for budgeting and planning purposes
• Ensure account receivables and payables activities are performed accurately and timely
• Provide quality control checks ensuring that all valid financial transactions are entered correctly into the relevant accounting systems including the QuickBooks
• Ensure financial records are kept in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and readily available for internal/external reviewers and follow-up on internal/external audit findings
• Oversee filing of electronic and hard copies of the financial documents and reports and maintenance of payment records of all invoices received
• Work with visiting scientists/experts to process transfer of funds and prepare reports of expenditure for special projects
• Provide support to contracted partners and state teams in financial management and reporting
• Interact with staff to provide support to planning initiatives through financial and management information analyses, reports, and recommendations
• Maintain confidentiality on project/staff/partner/vendor finances and observe financial protection guidelines

Budgeting and Budget Management:

• Design systems, procedures and reporting necessary to maintain on current basis accurate forecasts of cash requirements for meeting future spending
• Prepare and submit budget using past financial trends and forecast to Country manager for approval
• Lead the costing exercise of the annual work plan based on approved funding and previous years expenditure
• Track monthly expenditure against forecasts and work plan budget, informing management on substantial deviation from approved work plan.
• Support the development of partners contract and collate mid and year-end financial reports for performance assessment and record keeping
• Ensure that appropriate balances are maintained to facilitate smooth project implementation
• Prepare monthly budget controls and periodic progress reports to head office Perform other related tasks to be assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• B.Sc/HND in Accounting or Financial Management with five (5) years relevant experience performing similar role in a well-structured organization. Possession of ACA or ACCA, CFA is highly essential.

Competencies:

• Good Understanding of accounting principles, practices and procedure
• Experience in finance and administration, budget development and management
• Good knowledge in the use of financial management tools /software including QuickBooks, use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook applications etc
• High degree of motivation, initiative, independence, reliability, adaptability, and professional maturity
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, presentation, social skills.

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

Application Closing Date
3rd January, 2018.  

Method of Application
Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed cover letter and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague and evidence of current remuneration package.

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