Station Accountant, CGIAR, Yaoundé

Background: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the position of Station Accountant at IITA station in Yaoundé, Cameroon.

IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.

1. Duties and responsibilities

Accounting of IITA Cameroon Station expenditure and receivables.Preparation of the NRS payroll and salaries/wages for payments.Processing advances and claims for payment and maintain the cash advance register for follow up on the reimbursements of the advances.Preparation of invoices and chargeback statements for services provided to individuals or other institutions and partners.Processing government taxes and NSIF contributions for prompt payment.Undertake the physical cash count and check/review the cash balance certificate;Check and verify Station finance and accounting reports before posting.Preparation of Station Imprest.Assist the Station Administrator in the preparation of the station’s capital and operating budget.Preparation of the reconciliation statement of all Station bank accounts.Preparation of the Station Cash Certificate.Assist the Assets & inventory Clerk in handling assets inventory and disposal.Respond to account inquiries and provide prompt feedback to users.Filing and keeping IITA Cameroon accounting supporting documents and records (electronic and hard copies).Supervise the Station Cashier and Station Data Entry clerk.Perform out any other duty assigned by the Station Administrator.Availability to work longer than normal hours particularly during busy periods such as needed during end of month reporting.Travel in the immediate terms will not be required, but that may change depending on station needs especially for projects based in neighboring countries which may require accounting supervision.

2. Education Level and Qualifications:

A High Diploma in Accounting (HND or BTS (francophone) is highly desirable, but minimum requirement is GCEAL Technical (Accounting) or “Baccalaureat Technique” (Comptabilité) GCEOL plus 3 years of experience as accountant, preferably with international organizations.Other relevant trainings and certification.

3. Core Competencies:

Excellent computer skills and knowledge of modern accounting software.Strong analytical skills that include good attention to detailsGood knowledge and experience in accounting systems used by international organizations.Ability and experience in working in a diverse and multi-cultural environment with several nationalities.Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to communicate in English and French both orally and in writing.

4. Duty Station: IITA-Cameroon Station, Yaoundé.

5. General Information: Initial appointment is for two years with a probation period as per Cameroon Labor Code. IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in FCFA. This package includes base pay and housing and transport allowances. In addition, IITA Cameroon pays the premium of a competitive health benefit package, contributes to CNPS, pays for daily catered lunch to its entire staff, and provides a paid annual leave, with days of leave depending on pay grade.

6. Applications: Applications including covering letter, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to the IITA Country Representative in Cameroon. Please complete our online application form using this link:

7. Closing Date: 12 April 2013

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

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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