Accounts Assistant at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job Type: Contract
Contract: 3-year renewable contract 

Duties

• Prepare daily credit bills from HOSTRAS outlets (e.g., Terrace Bar, Front Desk, Laundry), report any offline bills, and forward them for charging.
• Close credit bills on Cost Centres and Personal Accounts using Ezee Front Desk (Hotel Management Software).
• Maintain organized records of signed credit bills and group files for easy retrieval when required.
• Conduct daily stock reconciliation for HOSTRAS outlets (e.g., Production Unit, Terrace Bar, Cappa Bar, Community Store), and generate reports on variances and stock status.
• Apportion group bills into respective HOSTRAS Cost Centres and prepare memos for submission to the Finance Office.
• Perform any other job-related tasks as may be assigned by supervisor.

Qualification

• National Diploma in Accounting, Banking and Finance, and any other related courses with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must:

• Have strong numeracy and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data accurately.
• Possess excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and reading comprehension.
• Demonstrate effective time management and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Be proficient in the use of accounting software and digital financial tools.

Benefits

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

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline 3rd June, 2025.