The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable applicants for the position below at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan.
Position: Corporate Accounting Manager
Contract: 3-year renewable contract
Location: Ibadan
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.
Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
Masters 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.
- Have excellent knowledge of IFRS.
- Be very good with figures and must possess good communication skills
Benefits
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.