Recruitment

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:

Click here to apply

Application Deadline 3rd June, 2025.


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