Station Accountant Job Vacancy at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a non-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. For more information, please visit http://www.iita.org/
IITA is seeking to employ the services of fully qualified and experienced Zambian nationals to fill up the following vacancy:

STATION ACCOUNTANT

To assist the Regional Hub Administrator (Southern Africa) in the smooth operation of the finance unit by performing numerous daily accounting activities, preparing and examining IITA-Zambia’s financial records, ensuring that records are accurate and that all payments (Taxes, Salaries, advances etc.) are effected on time.

Major duties and responsibilities:

• Take charge of the maintenance and storage of all accounting records (electronic and hard copies)
• Review Cheques are written and create online payments
• Undertake prompt monthly reconciliation of bank accounts
• Review and transfer on a weekly/daily basis station’s transaction to the Regional hub administrator
• Review and submit weekly/monthly financial reports (cash certificate, advance report, station cash position) and any other report as may be required
• Check expense claims to ensure compliance with IITA policy and procedures
• Maintain Cheque/transfer register, Maintain the Travel/Cash advance register
• Ensure that expenses are made against approved budget centres and dully approved by the budget holder
• Review the reconciled petty cash done by the cashier on a daily basis
• Review the prepared invoices for third parties
• Enter on a daily/weekly basis stations transaction into IITA accounting system
• Working with the Human Resources Officer ensure that the preparation and processing of the staff monthly payroll is completed on time
• Supervise the Station Cashier and Assistant Accountant on operational matters
• Perform all other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor

Qualification and Experience

• Full grade 12 school certificate
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with full ZICA, ACCA or CIMA
• Approximately three (3) or more years of post-qualification experience in Accounting
• Associate Member of ZICA

Core Competencies

• Knowledge of Oracle enterprise software is needed
• Fluency in English and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven skills and experience in financial and budget management systems and processes
• Full computer skills in email, word processing, spreadsheets, the Internet, and excel
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Team Player

Employment Type: The position is for a fixed term of 3 years. Renewal is dependent on performance and availability of funds

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants should send their detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter in MS Word format as one document stating in the subject line clearly the position being applied for by email to [email protected] no later than 19th September 2018. Kindly note that you MUST attach scanned copies of your educational and professional qualifications.

IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted