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

  • Contract
  • IBADAN OYO
  • NOT SPECIFIED NGN / Month

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a renowned not-for-profit institution dedicated to tackling Africa’s most pressing challenges, such as hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and environmental degradation. We work alongside various partners across sub-Saharan Africa to enhance livelihoods, food and nutrition security, employment, and environmental sustainability. As a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership, we aim to build a food-secure future for all.

We are currently looking to hire an Accountant I to join our team in Ibadan. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while working in a collaborative environment.

Position Title: Accountant I
Job ID: IITA/P&C/NRS2025-010
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 2-year renewable

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare monthly financial reports for the donor.
  • Collect necessary documents to support financial reports.
  • Upload project budgets into Oracle.
  • Prepare invoices or fund requests to the donor.
  • Ensure actual expenditures align with the approved budget.
  • Assist in the preparation of the annual project forecast.
  • Coordinate the yearly project audit and respond to audit queries.
  • Review and justify financial reports from project partners.
  • Address finance-related questions from the donor.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
  • A BSc or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field with a minimum of four (4) years of experience in a structured environment.
  • Professional certifications such as ICAN/ACA are desirable.
Desired Skills and Competencies
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Proficiency with computer applications, particularly Oracle.
  • Ability to work well in a team and demonstrate honesty and integrity.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to project sites in Kano.
Benefits

IITA offers a competitive salary package along with attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Deadline

April 23, 2025

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