The African Union Development Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Senior Accounts Officer.

Required Skills and Competencies

1. Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, proven ability to clearly and concisely prepare, present, discuss and defend issues, findings and recommendations.
2. Experience in the application of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and other good governance principles
3. Good understanding of International organizations and Public Sector Accounting systems.
4. High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness.
5. High ethical and accountability standards, emotional intelligence as well as impeccable integrity.
6. Refined diplomatic skills, exceptional interpersonal skills possession of a teamwork orientation and ability to interact harmoniously and effectively with colleagues and officials from diverse sectors, disciplines, perspectives, countries and cultures.
7. Ability to resolve problems, exercising the highest sense of responsibility and maturity in the handling of confidential and sensitive issues.
8. Strong organizing, work planning, scheduling and time management skills.
9. Ability to identify opportunities and build strong relationships with partners and other external parties.
10. Experience in leading and supervising a diverse team and ability to leverage limited resources and staff for maximum impact.
11. Ability to work with enthusiasm and commitment under pressure and minimal supervision, multi-task with a wide range of individuals and institutions, as well as be proactive and creative with sound judgment.
12. Excellent computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SAP ERP) essential.

Education and Experience:

Master’s degree in degree in Accounting, Accountancy, Financial Management, Commerce, or a related field. Candidates must have at least seven (7) years of relevant post-qualification experience in Accounting, Financial Management, or Auditing which three (3) should be at a supervisory level within public sector institutions, international organisations or similar organizations nationally, regionally and/or internationally.

A professional qualification in Accounting such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent is required.

Or

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Accountancy, Financial Management,  Commerce or a related field. Candidates must have at least ten (10) years of relevant post-qualification experience in Accounting, Financial Management, or Auditing within public sector institutions, international organisations or similar organizations nationally, regionally and/or internationally.

A professional qualification in accounting such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent is required.

Application: To apply, please submit the following:

1. A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency.
2. A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age and gender.
3. Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax and e-mail addresses.
4. Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.

Remuneration:

Indicative basic salary of US$42,018.78 per annum plus other entitlements e.g. Post Adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($21,832.68 per annum), pension (19% of basic salary), education allowance, medical aid, life and accident insurance in conformity with the rules and procedures applicable to internationally recruited staff of the African Union.

Applications must be received not later than Monday, 15  April 2024.

Click below to register and apply:

https://e-recruitment.nepad.org:44310/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_startpage_ext_cand