# Project Accountant > International Institute of Tropical Agriculture(IITA) · Ibadan, Nigeria · — · Posted 2026-09-17 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** NRS ## Description The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian nationals for the position below at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan. **Position:        Project Accountant** **Contract:       2-years renewable contract**                                             **Location: Ibadan** **Closing Date: 15 September 2026** **DUTIES** **A.     Three-Country Financial Coordination and Oversight** •        Coordinate the financial management and reporting requirements of I-Youth 2.0 across Nigeria, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. •        Serve as the central finance focal point for coordination between the project management team and country-level finance/admin personnel. •        Establish and maintain mechanisms for the timely collection, review, consolidation, and submission of financial information from the three countries. •        Ensure consistency in the application of project financial procedures, reporting requirements, and financial controls across country operations. •        Coordinate country-level financial reporting calendars and ensure timely submission of financial information required for project management and donor reporting. •        Review country-level financial information and identify discrepancies, unusual expenditure patterns, budget pressures, unsupported costs or other financial management issues requiring corrective action. •        Consolidate country-level financial information for program-wide management reporting and financial analysis. •        Facilitate cross-country learning and consistency in financial management practices while recognizing applicable country-specific regulatory and institutional requirements. **B.      Budget Management and Financial Analysis** •        Monitor project budgets and expenditure across the three countries against approved work plans, budgets, and implementation schedules. •        Prepare regular budget-versus-actual analyses and identify significant variances, emerging budget pressures, and under-utilization of funds. •        Provide financial analysis to support project management decision-making, work planning, reprogramming, and resource allocation. •        Monitor project commitments, obligations, expenditure trends, and available balances across countries and project components. •        Prepare cash-flow projections and funding requirements based on approved implementation plans and projected expenditures. •        Advise project management on the financial implications of planned activities and proposed changes to implementation schedules or resource allocation. •        Support budget revisions and reprogramming exercises by providing accurate financial analysis and supporting information. **C.      Financial Reporting and Donor Accountability** •        Lead the consolidation and preparation of periodic project financial reports for management review and submission to the relevant institutional and donor platforms. •        Coordinate financial inputs from Nigeria, Liberia, and Sierra Leone to ensure completeness, accuracy, consistency, and timely reporting. •        Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including expenditure summaries, budget-versus-actual analyses, cash-flow projections, and other management reports. •        Coordinate preparation of financial information required for MasterCard Foundation reporting in accordance with approved reporting formats and timelines. •        Ensure alignment between financial reports, approved work plans, implementation progress, and narrative reporting. •        Review financial data for accuracy and completeness before submission for management review and approval. •        Provide financial information and analysis required for project reviews, management meetings, donor engagements, and other strategic discussions. **D.     Financial Controls and Compliance** •        Monitor compliance with IITA financial policies, donor financial requirements, applicable country regulations, and approved project procedures across the three countries. •        Review country-level financial submissions, expenditure returns, imprest retirements, and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with applicable requirements. •        Identify control weaknesses, financial risks, and compliance gaps and recommend appropriate corrective measures. •        Follow up on outstanding financial documentation, unsupported expenditure, and other compliance issues with relevant country teams. •        Ensure appropriate segregation of duties and adherence to established financial controls within project operations. •        Maintain oversight of project financial documentation and ensure that financial records are complete, accurate, properly authorized, and audit-ready. •        Keep abreast of relevant donor and country-specific financial and regulatory requirements affecting project implementation and communicate implications to relevant project personnel. **E.      Fund Management and Disbursement Coordination** •        Coordinate timely disbursement of project funds to country teams, implementation locations, and approved project partners in accordance with approved work plans and financial procedures. •        Monitor utilization of disbursed funds against approved activities, budgets, and implementation schedules. •        Coordinate cash-flow requirements from the three countries and consolidate funding requirements for project management and Finance. •        Monitor outstanding advances, imprests, retirements, and financial obligations and ensure timely resolution. •        Identify potential cash-flow constraints and communicate them proactively to the Finance Manager and project management. •        Ensure that project funding is aligned with implementation priorities and approved financial plans. **F.       Country Finance Coordination** •        Provide technical coordination and guidance to country-level finance and finance-facing personnel on project financial procedures and reporting requirements. •        Establish clear timelines and reporting expectations for country-level financial submissions. •        Review and provide feedback on country financial reports and supporting schedules before consolidation. •        Coordinate resolution of financial queries arising from country operations. •        Facilitate communication between country teams and the central Finance function on project-specific financial matters. •        Support orientation and capacity strengthening of country-level staff on project financial management, donor requirements, and financial controls. •        Promote consistent application of project financial procedures across Nigeria, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. **G.     Procurement and Contract Financial Interface** •        Work closely with the Procurement Officer to ensure that procurement and contracting activities have appropriate budgetary and financial coverage. •        Review financial implications of procurement and contractual commitments within the scope of the accountant’s responsibilities. •        Monitor financial commitments arising from major project contracts and procurement activities and ensure appropriate recording and reporting. •        Coordinate with Procurement and project teams to ensure that financial documentation required for payment and accountability is complete. •        Provide financial information required for procurement planning and project implementation without assuming the procurement function or procurement decision-making authority. **H.     Audit, Assurance and Risk Management** •        Coordinate project financial preparations for internal, external and donor audits across the three countries. •        Prepare financial schedules, supporting documentation, and responses to audit queries. •        Coordinate with country teams to ensure the timely provision of documentation requested during audits and financial reviews. •        Track implementation of financial audit recommendations and report outstanding issues to the Finance Manager and project management. •        Identify emerging financial risks and recommend measures to strengthen financial controls and accountability. •        Maintain an organized and audit-ready financial documentation system for the overall project. **I.        Management Advisory and Decision Support** •        Provide the Finance Manager and project management team with timely analysis of the project's financial position and implementation performance. •        Highlight significant financial risks, variances, funding gaps, under-utilization, and emerging financial pressures requiring management attention. •        Provide financial inputs to annual work planning, project reviews, forecasts, and implementation decisions. •        Participate in project management and planning meetings and provide professional financial advice on proposed activities and operational decisions. •        Support management in assessing the financial implications of changes in implementation priorities, activity schedules, and resource allocation. •        Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial management systems, processes, and controls across the program. **J.        Financial Systems, Records and Data Management** •        Maintain accurate and up-to-date project financial records and supporting documentation in accordance with IITA requirements. •        Ensure appropriate electronic and physical filing of financial records, contracts, payment documentation, financial reports, and other accountability documents. •        Develop and maintain financial tracking tools, reporting templates, and analytical schedules required for effective program-wide financial management. •        Promote accurate, timely, and consistent financial data across the three countries. •        Support the effective use of financial management and reporting systems for project monitoring and decision-making. •        Perform any other duties assigned by the Financial Manager or Program Manager. ## Requirements **QUALIFICATION** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field. A professional accounting qualification (ICAN, ACCA or equivalent) is an added advantage. A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant accounting/finance experience, preferably on donor-funded development or agriculture projects is required. **COMPETENCIES** The ideal candidate must have: ·       Working knowledge of accounting software (e.g., Oracle, SAP, QuickBooks, or similar ERP systems) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. ·       Familiarity with donor financial compliance requirements. ·       Strong attention to detail, integrity, and ability to manage confidential financial information. ·       Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet reporting deadlines across multiple locations. ·       Strong written and verbal communication skills. ·       Strong financial management and accounting skills. ·       Sound knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, and grant management. ·       Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. ·       High attention to detail and accuracy. ·       Strong organizational and time management skills. ·       Ability to interpret financial data and prepare management reports. ·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. ·       High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics. ·       Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial management software ## Benefits **REMUNERATION** We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment. **METHOD OF APPLICATION** Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed cover letter and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA website: [https://apply.workable.com/iita/#jobs](https://apply.workable.com/iita/#jobs) no later than Two Weeks from the date of this publication. _**IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women. While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.**_ ## Apply [Apply at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture(IITA)](https://apply.workable.com/iita/j/5F47658E0C/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)