Accountant II (Bank Reconciliation)

ABOUT THE COMPANY IITA is an award-winning, research-for-development (R4D) organization, providing solutions to hunger, poverty, and the degradation of natural resources in Africa. Since 1967, IITA has worked with international and national partners to we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is guided by an ambitious strategy–to lift 11.5 million people out of poverty and revitalize 7.5 million hectares of farmland–by 2020. As one of 15 research centers in the CGIAR, a global partnership for a food secure future, IITA is engaged in several CGIAR Research Programs (CRPs). IITA has delivered more than 70% of the CGIAR’s impact in sub-Saharan Africa and remains committed to science-driven improvement of agriculture and related food value chains. Our R4D programs are focused on four crucial areas: Biotechnology and Genetic Improvement, Natural Resource Management, Social Science and Agribusiness, Plant Production and Plant Health and Nutrition and Food Technology. IITA’s R4D programs have attracted the best and brightest minds from all over the world. Thousands of scientists and professionals have been involved in IITA training and research programs and continue to benefit from the knowledge they have in turn passed on to others.

To help address poverty and the high number of unemployed young men and women in, IITA has initiated a Youth Agripreneurs program to create jobs by making agriculture and agribusiness appealing to the youth. The program is integrated in the Business Incubation Platform (BIP), the technology delivery arm of IITA, which serves as a model to stimulate product development and to provide opportunities for market expansion. JOB SUMMARY RequirementsBSc/HND in Finance and Accounting or related field with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment. Possession of ACA or ACCA is an added advantage.The ideal candidate must have:Sound knowledge and practical experience in Oracle EBS.Proficiency in the use of international banking platforms.Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as a team player.Honest, dependable, and result-oriented personality.Pleasant personality with good communication skills.Ability to work under pressure and meet set targets and deadlines. RESPONSIBILITIES Recognize incoming funds that are not donors related using GL interface on oracle.Reconcile cash and bank accounts monthly (32 banks, cash and deposit accounts)Monitor, reviews and ensures all stations’ cash and bank reconciliations are properly prepared and they are up to date on Treasury SharePoint.Attend to enquires from internal/external auditors on cash and bank accounts and reconciliations.Ensure proper recognition of investment income. REQUIRED SKILLS Financial analysis, Accounting, Financial reporting REQUIRED EDUCATION Diploma, Associate's degree

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