Accounting Analyst

International Potato Center POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

2019/004/NRS/MWI/SSA

Accounting Analyst

The International Potato Center is seeking to recruit highly qualified Accounting Analyst.

The Position: The Accounting Analyst will be required to assist the Finance Team in order to achieve Unit´s goals. He/she will be based in Lilongwe and reporting to the Finance and Administrative Officer.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of journal entries by compiling, analyzing, and substantiating financial transactions as needed;

• Reconcile accounts as requested.

• Perform internal audits as needed to ensure internal controls. • Support the Finance and Administration officer, in the monitoring of Office and project budgets

• Support the Finance and Administration officer and PMU Specialists, in the monitoring and review of partner reports

• Research, track and resolve accounting problems.

• Assist in month end/quarterly/year end close process and reporting. • Assist in external and internal audit of projects and institutional. • Contribute to team effort by assisting other accounting staff when necessary. Selection Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or Financial Management. • At least 3 years of experience required in similar position. • Advanced level in MS Office, especially in Excel.

• Advanced qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.

• Advanced Knowledge in software solutions (ERP)

• Advanced level in written and spoken English.

• Experience on EU and GIZ guidelines will be an added advantage; Why should you consider this opportunity?

• CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background, and is a recent World Food Price Winner and awarded with the Al- Sumait Award for our Orange Flesh Sweet Potato work in Africa.

• CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. • CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a network of 15 research centers that are mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members. What are the conditions?

This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) limited to Malawi nationals and permanent residents only. The employment contracts will be for a one-year term (with a 3-month probation period) and the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds. How to apply?

Visit the following link: http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ and submit your cover letter and a full C.V. with your references. Screening of applications will begin on July 26, 2019 and will continue until the positions are filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply

CIP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). CIP also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.