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Graduate Intern — Finance Directorate 2026

IITA — International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
Ibadan, Oyo · Nigeria-basedOn-siteInternshipFinance / AccountingOperationsRequires NYSC completion
Deadline
Closes 6 Oct 2026
Salary
Salary not disclosed
Posted
30 Sept 2026
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Why we featured this role

IITA is a CGIAR member and one of the world's leading agricultural research organisations, working on hunger, malnutrition and poverty across sub-Saharan Africa from its headquarters in Ibadan. This finance internship covers financial operations, reporting, fixed assets, treasury, grants and project finance, and ERP systems — broad, practical exposure inside an international organisation. It requires a Second Class Lower in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field, and NYSC completed within the last year. Early professional papers such as ATSWA, ICAN, ACCA or CIMA are a plus. Four openings. No stated deadline.

About IITA — International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit research-for-development organisation and a member of CGIAR, the global agricultural research partnership. Headquartered in Ibadan, Oyo State, it works with partners across sub-Saharan Africa to improve crop quality and productivity, strengthen food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resources.

About the role

Graduate Interns in IITA's Finance Directorate work under the supervision of designated Finance Managers and Officers, supporting the institute's financial management across several areas: financial operations, reporting and analysis, fixed assets and inventory, banking and treasury, grants and project finance, ERP and digital finance systems, and administrative support.

What you'll do

  • Support day-to-day financial operations under finance managers' supervision
  • Assist with financial reporting and analysis
  • Support fixed asset and inventory management
  • Assist with banking, treasury, grants and project finance
  • Work with ERP and digital finance systems

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree, minimum Second Class Lower, in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Banking and Finance or a related discipline
  • NYSC completion certificate, and no more than one year post-NYSC
  • Basic accounting knowledge and understanding of financial reporting principles
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency, with strong numerical and analytical skills
  • Desirable: ATSWA, ICAN (Foundation/Skills), ACCA (Foundation/Applied), CIMA or CPA

Compensation & benefits

  • Finance experience inside an international research organisation
  • Exposure to grants and project finance, rarely available at entry level
  • Hands-on work with ERP and digital finance systems
  • Supervision from experienced finance managers and officers
  • Strong CV credential for finance careers in development and research

Ready to apply?

You'll be redirected to IITA Careers to complete your application.

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