Head of Financial Accounting and Reporting Unit at the African Union (AU)

African Union is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Financial Accounting and Reporting Unit

Requisition ID: 1514
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reports to: Head of Accounting Division
Directorate/Department: Finance
Division: Accounting 
Number of Direct Reports: 3
Number of Indirect Reports: 10
Job Grade: P3
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Regular

About African Union: 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 Organization 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.

Job Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field with seven (7) years of experience in Accounting and financial Audit, in preparing IPSAS compliant Financial Statements of which 3 years should have been served at supervisory level.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent is required.

Or

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field with ten (10) years of experience in Accounting and financial Audit, in preparing IPSAS compliant Financial Statements of which 3 years should have been served at supervisory level.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent is required.
• Certification in International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) from a recognized professional accounting body is an added advantage.
• Knowledge in any ERP/SAP system will be an advantage.

Required Skills:

• Ability to successfully manage teams in Multicultural and Multilingual environment;
• Financial Management and Analytical skills;
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Presentation, report writing and communication skills;
• Computer skills with practical knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Planning and organizing skills
• Ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Note

• Only candidates who have met all the requirements of the post and have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Only applications registered online with a complete curriculum vitae (CV) attached will be considered. 
• The Africa Union is an equal-opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2022.