Accounts and Administration Officer

The Accounts and Administration Officer will support effective projects implementation by ensuring accurate financial transactions, administrative coordination, and compliance with organizational and donor requirements. He/she will contribute to smooth daily operations and efficient resource management.

Duties and responsibilities

1.       Finance

• Provides customer service: Receive, control and prepare payment requests from field staff
  
• Manage the office petty cash
  
• Register transactions in the operations soft systems
  
• Monitor staff’s advance accounts
  
• Assist Projects implementation Lead in building and managing projects budget
  
• Compiles and record properly Project budget data and documents based on expenses
  
• Prepares period or cost statements or reports for the Finance Country Senior Officer
  
• Provide accurate information / data during project Audits
  
• Maintains good relations within the team and solves problems. 
  

2.       Office Management

• Oversee and coordinate daily office operations to ensure efficiency.
  
• Provide front desk and general administrative support.
  
• Manage office correspondence
  
• Lead office supply procurement and inventory control processes.
  
• Implement and maintain effective physical and digital filing systems.
  
• Manage schedules for funding programs, key deadlines, and report preparation.
  
• Supervise the office driver and cleaner to ensure smooth facility operations.
  
• Coordinate the planning and logistics of meetings, workshops, and training.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Economics, Finance or equivalent discipline.
  
• Minimum 3 years’ working experience in a similar position with at least 1 years’ experience in Project Accounts within an international organization
  
• Sound knowledge of accounts operations in the framework of project
  
• Computer proficiency in using accountings tools and software.
  

Education, knowledge and experience

•Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Economics, Finance or equivalent discipline.
 •Minimum 3 years’ working experience in a similar position with at least 1 years’ experience in Project Accounts within an international organization
 •Sound knowledge of accounts operations in the framework of project
 •Computer proficiency in using accountings tools and software.

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 Korhogo, Côte d’Ivoire.