Accounting Officer

Reference number: 202540
Job status: In-progress
Job category: Local Position
Duty station: Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
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CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

Overview

The incumbent will be an integral part of ICRAF’s team in Côte d’Ivoire. Under the supervision of the Country Senior Finance Officer, he/she will be responsible for overseeing daily financial transactions, supporting donor and partner management through the implementation of contractual requirements and reporting, and contributing to asset management.

Duties and responsibilities

1.General Accounting/ Budgeting

• Coordinate accounts daily operations
• Prepare Donors/partners invoices for funds request.
• Process partners advance liquidation and updating the same in the financial system
• Review journal entries of Account Assistant to ensure accuracy and post in system.
• Elaborate the Masterfile of salaries and proceed to payment, as well as for taxes and statutory deductions.
• Conduct accounts reconciliation for staff, suppliers, partners and accruals monthly
• Manage general ledger and assist month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist with budget preparation and the monthly budget variance analysis.

2.Assets Management

• Liaise with Supply Chain Team for assets coding, update and maintain register in the general ledger.
• Assist with the annual fixed assets verification and reconciliations 

3.Contribute to internal Control, Reporting, Partnership and Team Management

• Assist the Country Finance Lead in preparing reports and interpreting financial information for Managers.
• Actively contributes to the preparation of financial statements and regulatory reporting documents
• Work with partners team to ensure compliance with specific requirements.
• Provide training to team on accounting policies and tools.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Economics, Finance or equivalent discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' working experience in a similar role preferably within an international organization
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software/ ERP.
  

Education, knowledge and experience

•Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Economics, Finance or equivalent discipline.
•Minimum 3 years' working experience in a similar role preferably within an international organization
•Sound knowledge of accounting principles and practices
•Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software/ ERP.

Terms and conditions

•This is a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position. CIFOR?ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency, commensurate with skills and experience.
•The appointment will be for 12 months, inclusive of a three?month probation period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.
•The duty station will be in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

Application process

The application deadline is 08 May 2025
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.