• Application Deadline: Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Accounts Assistant


• Job Type Contract , Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 1 year


• Location Adamawa


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Duration: 6 months

Location: Yola

DUTIES:

• Assist the Activity Accounting Officer to manage the Activity’s accounting system and reporting process, ensuring completeness of ledgers and all supporting


• documentation and compliance with IITA and Donors’ finance and procurement regulations.


• Prepare payment schedules for payments from the Activity’s Imprest account as well as payments from the HQ Finance Directorate.


• Ensure Expenses are authorized and processed in accordance with agreed procedures for both IITA and donors.


• Prepare petty cash payments, journals and vouchers and ensuring these are posted into the general and other account ledgers.


• Process advances and claims for payment and maintaining cash advances register for follow up on the reimbursement of advances, accounting for Activity payables and


• receivables.


• Maintaining accounting records, ensuring they are complete, accurate, well archived and safeguarded.


• Prepare invoices and chargeback statements for services provided to individuals or other


• institutions and partners.


• Prepare statement of expenditure (SOE) as required by the donor for justification of advances, direct payments, and replenishment of accounts.


• Monitor the processing of program cash/travel advances, expense claims and reimbursemen by activity staff.


• Respond to account inquiries and provide prompt feedback to users.


• File and keep activity’s accounting supporting documents and records.


• Track and monitor resource needs and other material needs for carrying out financial tasks.


• Assist in the organization and management of internal and external audits and compliance checks.


• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATION:

BSc/HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field with a minimum of one (1) years’ experience performing similar or related role in a well-

structured organization.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must:

• Have excellent computer skills with good grasp and knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing and other MS office applications. Good knowledge of Oracle


• Applications will be an added advantage.


• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented multicultural environment.


• Have Proficiency in English language with excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.


• Be a fast learner and pay attention to details.


• Have personal integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.

REMUNERATION:

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