The International University of Grand-Bassam is seeking one candidate to fill the position of Accountant II in the Administration and Finance Department (ADF).
IUGB Profile
The International University of Grand-Bassam (IUGB) is a private, publicly supported institution established within the framework of a public-private partnership. IUGB offers an American curriculum in English. It opened in 2005, and, by the signing of Decree 2007-499 on May 16, 2007, was formally accredited as a University within the Côte d’Ivoire higher education system. Envisioned as a Regional Center of Excellence in Higher Education in Africa, IUGB’s mission is to provide internationally recognized higher education through technology-enhanced English medium instruction in fields critical for regional development, international success and life-long learning.
BASIC FUNCTIONS OF POSITION
Under the supervision of the Director of Administration & Finance (DAF) and Accountant I (ACC I), the Accountant guarantees the accuracy of accounting information of accounts payable and receivable). S/he is also in charge of bookkeeping and monitoring the aged trial balance of accounts payable and receivable. (A summary of the position description is available on our website: https://www.iugb.edu.ci/)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
DUTIES:
✅ Process purchase and sales invoices.
✅ Monitor customers and suppliers’ files with the resource persons
✅ Receive and verify that invoices correspond to purchase orders
✅ Monitor settlement periods (Suppliers) and the aged trial balance
✅ Assist the ACC1 in the preparation of monthly reporting
✅ Responsible of the establishment and monitoring of suppliers’ tax exemption
✅ Preparation of the statements of accounts and of financial statements in
✅ Collaboration with the Director of Finance and administration
✅ In charge of the financial and budget monthly reporting
✅ Monitor the University asset and report on periodical inventories
✅ Assist the Accountant I in the annual budget preparation, in collaboration with the director of Finance and Administration
✅ Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Finance and Administration.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
✅ Confirmed payroll and social Statements skills
✅ Mastery of Sage (accounting and sales)
✅ Knowledge of students’ management ERP will be appreciated
✅ Ability to anticipate, responsiveness and precision,
✅ Ability to work in a team and under pressure.
✅ Fluent in French and English
Qualifications
✅ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with experience in Costumer Account Management
✅ Experience working with financial services at a university or comparable institution/company.