Accountant II at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant II

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Contract (3-year renewable)

Responsibilities

• Enter transactions into A.P, G.L modules and making use of other responsibilities in oracle ERP.
• Custodian of blank cheque for safe keeping and make it available for daily checks and review.
• Initiating fund transfer, give notice of remittance of fund transfer to payees
• Assist the Treasury Manager in bank reconciliation.
• Respond to enquiries on fund transfers and payments.
• Reconcile statements of account of suppliers and accounts from IITA Limited.
• Relieve the Treasury Officer and Senior Cashier when on leave.
• Reconcile overseas Creditors/Suppliers Accounts.
• Reconcile Account Payable Accrual -Employee Accounts (Foreign).
• Coordinating Payment Section (both Naira and Foreign) and Cashiering activities.
• Prepare Imprest Reimbursement for IITA stations (including IITA Limited).
• Reconciling the clearing account and booking of charges.
• Participating in electronic filing system thereby eliminating voucher loss.
• Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

• BSc/HND in Finance and Accounting or related field with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment. Possession of ACA or ACCA is an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Be proficient with Oracle EBS and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Have usage of Banking platforms and Payroll dynamics experience.
• Have good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
• Be a good team player and pay attention to details.

Benefits

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

Application Closing Date
25th September, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online