Corporate Accounting Manager at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Corporate Accounting Manager at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). Please ensure you read the job requirements before applying for this position.

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: Corporate Accounting Manager

Ref No: IITA-HR-NRS2021-0025
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)

Duties

• Contribute, prepare and monitor IITA budget and manage IITA’s centre budget including capital budget.
• Monitor inter-centre Accounting operations and prepare management reports.
• Manage compliance and proper implementation of approved software for use in Finance Directorate and stations of the Institute (Oracle Champion).
• Prepare Institute’s Audited Financial Statement in accordance with IFRS.
• Prepare annual report, Insurance functions, etc.
• Supervise the activities of staff of Advances and Expense Claims and Fixed Assets unit.
• Supervise the Fixed Asset Module and PPE schedule of the Financial Statements
• Supervise Finance Section of the Inventory Module, Freight Accounting process, asset disposal, account processes and manage all finance related online applications.
• Supervise annual assets verification and stock count.
• Review monthly and annual trial balance and ensure reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts.
• Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Financial Controller and Director of Finance.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Accounting or related field with a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in a well-structured environment or donor funded organization.
• Possession of ACA, ACCA or ACMA is compulsory.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have vast and strong knowledge of many accounting software, Oracle EBS will be a distinct advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS.
• Big experience will be another advantage.
• Be very good with figures and must possess good communication skills.

Remuneration

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

Application Closing Date

2nd August, 2022.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• 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.
• 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