The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (Sustainable, ww.iit.org) is an international non-profit organisation working with diverse partners to develop agriculture solutions to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa.. IITA-Ghana seeks to recruit qualified Data Analyst and an Accounts and Administrative Assistant for its projects on 'Putting Nitrogen Fixation to work for smallholder farmers in Africa (N2 Africa) and the 'Africa Research in Sustainable Intensification for the Next Generation (Africa Rising) respectively

Job Responsibilities

•   Make entries of all bank and cash transactions into the accounting system by verifying accuracy, approvals and correct accounting code in accordance with specific funding source
•   Process all payments daily or as required
•   Assist with preparing monthly bank reconciliations of all IITA accounts in Ghana for approval
•   Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports, i.e. field financial reports including income statement, expenditure reports and travel expense statements
•   Assist with payroll preparation including statutory returns
•   Manage Petty cash and payments of travel advances and associated expense reports in accordance with IITA policies and procedures
•   Develop and maintain an .efficient filling system and database on IITA project activities and stakeholders
•   Make and store photocopies of all original vouchers, invoices, receipts and other supporting documents of bank and cash transactions
•   Undertake purchase requisitions preparation; compile vendor lists,
•   Assist with organising meetings and workshops for local and international partners.
•   Assist with proper expenditure backing in line with project budgets and activities
•   Carry out other duties related to the administrative and financial management as may be determined by your supervisor.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   BSc, BA or HND in either Accounting or Business Administrate/Management with 2 years work experience
•   Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) with 4years work experience
•   Good office and human resources management skills.
•   Good understanding of accounting and budgeting procedures.
•   Good computer skills-word processing, data management (spreadsheet) and ability to learn new applications.
•   Ability to speak one or two of the local languages in Northern Ghana.
•   Ability to work under pressure and minimum supervision.
•   Ability to work in a team and with people from different cultures.
•   Good communication skills.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should send a covering letter, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to:

The Country Representative,
IITA-Ghana,
Tamale Office,
P.O. Box TL 6,
Tamale.

1st Road Off Regional Education Office, Sagnarigu Main Road. All application should be sent by email to:

iitaghana@gmail.com

Closing Date: 10 July, 2015

IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.