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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