General Accounting and Treasury Manager

About this role

The role is for a General Accounting and Treasury Manager at IITA, based in Nasarawa (with Oyo as another location). It focuses on overseeing general accounting operations, monthly and year-end closings, and treasury activities to ensure accurate financial recording and liquidity management. The position targets experienced professionals who can manage accounting policy, controls, and cash flow in a multi-location, donor-funded environment. The employer, The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, conducts research and development addressing hunger, malnutrition and poverty. The advert outlines extensive responsibilities across accounting, treasury, reporting, audit, systems, and leadership.

What you would do

• Oversee general accounting operations and month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Review journals, accruals, provisions and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate accounting for payables, receivables, payroll, assets and liabilities.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliation processes and resolve reconciling items.
• Strengthen accounting policies, controls and their application across locations.
• Lead treasury and cash management, including cash-flow forecasts and liquidity management.
• Manage bank accounts, signatories, mandates, online banking and bank reconciliations.
• Review and code payments; ensure timely processing and proper approvals.
• Support investment management and monitor foreign exchange exposures.
• Coordinate with auditors, implement audit recommendations and ensure regulatory compliance.

What they are asking for

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience, including at least 6 years in a supervisory role.

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