Position: Background and Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties: • Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts. • Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures. • Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met. • Prepare financial management reports. • Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end/close reports. • Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures. • Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities. • Prepare continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities. • Monitor and support tax issues. • Develop and maintain financial data bases. • Participate in financial audit preparation and follow up the audit process. • Maintain accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses. • Analyze and advise on financial operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments, and future revenues. • Analyze financial information • Recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and solutions to problems. • Maintain solutions to operational and financial delays. • Monitor project funds and the amounts transferred by donor to the Center Account. • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualification and Experience
BSc in accounting. Possession of other recognized professional qualifications like ICAN, ACCA, CPA, MBA, etc. is an added advantage. A minimum of five years experience.
General Information
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Method of Application:
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 to IITA website.
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted