ITA (International Institute of Tropical Agriculture) is guided by an ambitious strategy–to lift 11.5 million people out of poverty and revitalize 7.5 million hectares of farmland by 2020. We are a nonprofit organization founded in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported by several countries.
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As one of 15 research centers in the CGIAR, a global partnership for a food secure future, IITA is engaged in several CGIAR Research Programs (CRPs). Our mission is to enhance food security and improve livelihoods in Africa through research for development (R4D).
Applications are invited from interested and qualified candidates to apply for the job recruitment at IITA.
Administrative and Finance Assistant
Job Specifications:
- Full Time
- Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
- Location: Abuja | Nigeria.
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Job Description:
- Support first-level analysis of the financial operations of the station and ensure timely delivery of financial reports, including cash and bank management, and other aspects of the station’s financial management.
- Prepare, examine and analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
- Develop financial controls, analysis on station budgets, make recommendations on budget expenditures, and monitor the expenditures.
- Prepare payment vouchers, pay advice, petty cash, handle blank Cheques during working hours and write cheques.
- Maintain advances and assets registers for the station.
- Handle oracle AP and GL responsibilities and carry out data entry activities.
- Keep books of prime entries and reconcile statements of accounts of suppliers.
- Respond to queries from suppliers and service providers.
- Organize and maintain files on financial transactions and make them available to stakeholders on request.
- Provide linkage with procurement processes in the station.
- Assist in supervising the drivers and making travel arrangements for staff.
- Ensure availability of office stationery and equipment.
- Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- BSc / HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or any other related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar or related role in a well-structured organization.
- Possession of professional qualification would be an added advantage.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:
- Have the ability to use basic Microsoft software (word, excel, PowerPoint).
- Have good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
- Have knowledge of accounting software, especially oracle ERP and other ERPs.
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Remuneration
Note
- Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching a detailed Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA website
- 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.
- IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women.
- While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.