Vacancy at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Employment Nigeria 06-May-2016 IBADAN , Banking and Finance Agriculture

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of the tropics. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.

IITA seeks suitable Nigerian for the position below at the Institute’s Headquarters, Ibadan:

POSITION : Projects Finance Manager

Ref.: IITA-HR-NRS2016-020
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)

Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

Set up accounts/files in order to meet reporting requirements of donors on restricted on core project
Produce of periodic financial statements on restricted core projects
Monitor and follow-up on receivables from donors
Ensure reconciliation and booking of financial statements to the general ledger
Advise Project Coordinators/Scientists on financial status of Projects.
Ensure computation and booking of overhead chargeable on restricted core.
Ensure provision of annual budget for restricted core projects
Review restricted core accounts
Investigate and responding to queries from donors
Prepare of restricted core status/receivables schedules and determination of year-end provision for Audited Financial Statements
Monitoring and reporting on payments/justification to NARS.
Coordinating closing of monthly accounts on oracle, setting up of periods in the system and
Backs topping of Institute stations’ Administrators/Finance Officers on both financial and donor related issues.
Liaise with Contracts & Grants Officer, Project Coordinators and Scientists on project-related issues
Advising top Management on financial requirements/budgeting on contractual agreements with donors
Responsible for ensuring adequate recovery of overhead on projects managed by the Institute on a regular basis
Supporting the Accounts Receivable Module of Oracle
Serve as member of the Institute Risk Committee that assesses and advises the Management & Board on Continuity Plan
Signing of Cheques and making on-line payments (GAPS, Master Cards, etc.)
Resource Person during Station Administrator & Accountants` meeting and Induction of new Staff
Act as Contact Person for the Institute to the CRP Lead Centres
Member of On-Campus Project Maintenance that supervises and monitor effectiveness of the projects
Member of the Extended Management team that advises the Management on Project Execution and Sustainability
Serve as Finance Directorate Training Coordinator
Monthly review of IRS & NRS Payroll
Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor accept responsibilities.

Qualification and Competencies

MBA in Financial Management with 15 years relevant managerial experience performing similar role in a well-structured organization.
Possession of ACA or ACCA is a must.

Competencies
Ideal Candidate must:

Demonstrate a strong interest and understanding of the non for profit making working environment;
Have the ability and desire to work in a fast-moving and high-intensity working environment;
Have the confidence and ability to effectively communicate with team members,
Be Dependable, takes initiative and ready to accept responsibilities.
Strong communication skills-verbal and written
Excellent judgment, critical thinking and interpersonal skills.

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

How to Apply
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed 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 either the Head of applicant's current or previous organization or applicant's direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package.

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Vacancy at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

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