Accountant

Responsibilities
Bookkeeping and accounts records
Banking and bank reconciliation
Verification of payment vouchers and claims
Invoice matching for goods received
Banking, verification and preparation of vouchers to be paid in Naira/USD
Verification and approval of petty-cash disbursements
Staff and supplier advances liquidation
Cash receipt and disbursement
Manage physical inventory of fixed assets and capital items
Labor and payroll payments
Preparation and timely submission of monthly statements & payment vouchers to ICRISAT Niamey
Provide assistance for workshops/events and orientate clients on need basis
Help to prepare accounting documents/data for audit exercise
Interacts with NAPS & other partners for advances justification
Handle any other tasks and assignments warranted by the position or by the CR
Requirements
B.A/HND in Accounting, Business Administration or related fields
Thorough understanding of financial concepts
At least three years working experience as an accountant, in account department or financial Institution
Experience working in an international Organization or Multicultural organization is an advantage
Working knowledge of French will be an asset
Ability to communicate in Hausa is an added advantage.

Interested candidates should forward a written application with the position as the subject matter and an up-to date curriculum vitae, names and addresses (including phone & e-mail) of three referees, present salary structure and date of availability and send to: icrisat-kano@cgiar.org and copy to h.jeigbe@cgiar.org Note: The position is a nationally recruited staff position for one year and is renewable based on the performance of the incumbent and the Institute’s continuing need for the position and availability of fund. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Apply via :

icrisat-kano@cgiar.org