[full-time] FINANCE MANAGER (Ref: DDG-R4D/STCP/FM/10/10) at IITA

Location: Nigeria
URL: old.iita.org

Description:

The Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), based in Africa, seek a dynamic and enthusiastic team player to join its team in Accra as Finance Manager(FM).

Responsibilities:

• The position will coordinate and provide support to the country offices on all accounting and financial matters and prepare regular financial updates for management
• This position will be responsible for the final preparation of all STCP financial reports for specific projects
• The position will analyse cost data of major activities and prepare study reports
• He/She will report to the STCP Program Manager

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field- accounting, business administration, public administration, and management, preferably an MBA
• Must be a certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant
• Cognate experience in managing corporate finance, including reporting to senior management 
• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills
• Proficiency in at least one major enterprise management system(oracle, sun, etc) and relevant computer applications.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary research organization and cross -cultural environment , preferably in a not-for- profit organization and rural development would be an advantage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is essential
• Experience in staff training and mentoring will be an advantage 
• Knowledge of French is an added value 

   Initial appointment is for two years. IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars

   Applications including curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three (3) referees should be addressed to the Human Resource Manager

IITA welcomes applications from women

For more information visit www/iita.org   

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