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Finance and Admin Officer (2-year renewable contract)
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable candidate for
the position ofFinance and Admin Officerat the Institutes station in
Lokoja, Kogi StatePosition
Finance and Admin Officer (2-year renewable contract)
Duties
Successful candidate will:

Assist in the effective carrying out of project management function
Follow up with states supervisor and other partners to ensure field reports are
submitted in timely manner
Develop and maintain an efficient filing system and database on project
activities and stakeholders
Assist in managing projects portfolios with clear project operational guidelines
Track and monitor project expenditures and preparing monthly project reports
Prepare and review projects financial statement for the Project Manager
Assist with the preparation of financial reports of donors, and ensuring that
all projects account are fully reconciled with the records of the Finance Office
Work with other team members and contributing to the preparation of funding
proposals and annual technical reports.
Liaise with other IITA units (Finance Office, Project Administration Office) on
issues relating to project grants management
Assume responsibility for administrative functions, such as hosting visitors,
responding to inquiries, planning stakeholders workshop/meetings, drafting
correspondence, scheduling appointments, and coordinating travel arrangements
Carrying out other duties related to the projects administrative and financial
management as may be determined by the supervisor.

Qualification and Experience
B.Sc Accounting/Business Management. At least ICAN PE II would be added
advantage.
Minimum of 3 years work experience in a related role in a large organization.
The ideal candidate must possess:

Good understanding of budgeting and financial management procedures
Excellent computer skills with good grasp of spreadsheets, word processing and
other MS office applications, and ability to learn new applications quickly
Excellent English reporting, writing and oral communication skills
Strong ability to co-ordinate, prioritise and organize workload; take initiative
and work under pressure
Good team spirit and also participate as a team member in accomplishment of
duties

Remuneration:
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, the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must
include either the Head of applicants current or previous organization or
applicants direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work. Evidence of current
remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to IITA website.
Please complete our online application form using this
link:http://www.iita.org/nrs-online-application. An application should be made
not later than two weeks (closing date:01/05/12) from the date of this
publication.


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