Assistant Accountant, Financial Management at the African Union (AU)

Assistant Accountant, Financial Management at the African Union (AU). Please ensure you read the job requirements before applying for this position.

The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999).  We are an Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Accountant, Financial Management AfCFTA

Requisition ID: 1173
Location: Accra, Ghana
Reports to: Senior Disbursement Officer
Directorate/Department : Finance
Division : Accounting, Budget and Financial Management
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: GSA5
Number of Positions: 01
Contract Type: Regular

Purpose of Job

• To process payments in accordance with African Union Financial Rules and Regulations.

Main Functions

• Provide timely operational support;
• Assist in activity planning;
• Prepare office communication and draft reports;
• Handle communication at operational level and provide update;
• Assist in the compilation and maintenance of data and information for preparation, implementation and monitoring of budgets, activities etc.
• Prepare operational work schedules and follow up implementation;
• Coordinate and/or Engage in technical assistance and/or logistical work;
• Assist in the creation, improvement and maintenance of operational processes and systems;

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensure that all payments are authorized and legitimate supporting documentation provided;
• Ensure that all payment processes on timely basis;
• Process all payments (19 or 10 series) in SAP;
• Support the management and improvement of procedures and controls in relation to the timely processing of payment;
• Monitor, analyze, and manage open items; monitors and reports status of open items to supervisor.
• Post payment transactions in SAP ERP;
• Process and verify all bank payment and ensure that the accompanying supporting documents are complete and accurate;
• Assist in processing monthly payroll and related staff emoluments;
• Reconcile Statutory Net Payable Account;
• Prepare responses to external and internal audit queries and assist in the implementation of audit findings;
• Analyze and upload bank data onto the SAP Bank Module from prepared excel files;
• Participate in the preparation of Bank reconciliation reports;
• Follows-up periodic currency revaluation procedures on SAP system;
• Journalize monthly exchange and bank charges on the various payments effected through Foreign and Local bank accounts;
• Adjust the local bank balance at the end of each month;
• Process Interbank Transfers;
• Review documents for completeness and process all payables;
• Periodically review all open items in vendors and take appropriate action as required
• Safeguard all vouchers including supporting documents for review by both internal and external auditors;
• Provide support in the preparation of financial reports and assists in performance of various clerical duties;
• Ensure ageing analysis of imprest and travel claims on a regular basis to keep clean and up to date;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• A Diploma in Accounting or Finance or related filed, with three (3) years of relevant work experience in the areas of Accounting/finance.

Or

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or related filed, with two (2) years of relevant work experience in the areas of Accounting/finance.
• Relevant Experience
• A sound and detailed knowledge of financial rules and regulations in AU or similar international organization is highly desirable;
• Advance knowledge in the application of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in processing payments in AU or similar international organization is required;
• Experience with financial systems/finance module of enterprise resource planning (ERP) such as SAP or similar ERP is required.

Required Skills:

• Conscientious in observing deadlines and achieving results
• Analytical skills
• Able to communicate orally and in writing
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage
• Knowledge in Microsoft suite (Excel, Word etc.)
• Interpersonal skills

Leadership Competencies
Core Competencies:

• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating with Influence
• Accountability awareness and Compliance

Functional Competencies:

• Job Knowledge Sharing
• Continuous Improvement Orientation:
• Trouble shooting
• Task Focused

Tenure of Appointment:

• The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Gender Mainstreaming:

• The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Languages:

• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Remuneration

Indicative basic salary of US$ 15,758.00  (GSA 5 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 16,813.44  (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline  6th June, 2022.