IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
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IITA seeks an experienced General Accounting and Treasury Manager to lead accounting operations, cash management, and financial reporting across their international development research organisation. The role requires a master's degree, professional accounting qualification, and 12 years of relevant experience including 6 years in management.
Industry: Agriculture / Agro-Allied The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is one of the world's leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Our award-winning research for development (R4D) addresses the development needs of tropical countries. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We are a nonprofit organization founded in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported by several countries. Our mission is to enhance food security and improve livelihoods in Africa through research for development (R4D). We use the R4D model in setting a research course that addresses major development problems in Africa rather than simply contributing to scientific knowledge. It has proven to be an effective mechanism for agricultural research development. We and our partners have delivered about 70% of the international research impact in sun-Saharan Africa in the last three decades.
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field • Minimum 12 years of relevant accounting/finance experience • At least 6 years in a management or supervisory role in a structured organisation • Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, ACA, or equivalent • Experience managing accounting operations in large, complex, multi-location organisations • Experience in international development, research, or donor-funded environments preferred • Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, period-end closing, reconciliations, and internal controls • Experience with treasury, liquidity, cash-flow forecasting, banking, and investments