Coop Technician II at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Coop Technician II

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)

Duties
Under the supervision of the Executives, the successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Handle the society’s sales and purchase transactions i.e complete recording and documentation of such sales and purchases;
• Prepare and issue of Coop Guest House invoice and receipt;
• Keep accurate records of Coop Guest House transactions;
• Maintain a register of members’ direct payments to the bank;
• Record monthly deduction into members ledger and prompt update of records;
• Assist in data entry of transactions into the Accounting System;
• Perform any other related duties assigned by the Supervisors.

Qualifications

• ATS / National Diploma in Accounting or Finance related field plus minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a related role.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must have:

• Good computer skills with a good grasp of MS office applications (Ms Excel, Ms
• Word) with good knowledge and use of Accounting Application.
• Good understanding and articulate with figures.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to keep confidential information.

Remuneration
The society offer highly competitive salary obtainable in other departmental cooperatives with fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date
18th February, 2020