Head of Accounting Budget and Financial Management Division (AfCFTA) at the African Union (AU)

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

Job Title: Head of Accounting Budget and Financial Management Division (AfCFTA)

Requisition ID: 1661
Location: Accra, Ghana
Directorate / Department: Directorate of Finance (AfCFTA)
Number of Direct Reports: 2
Number of Indirect Reports: 25
Number of Positions: 1
Job Grade: P5
Contract Type: Regular

 About African Union (AU): 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

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field with 12 years progressive responsible experience in managing finance functions out of which 7 at managerial level and 5 years at supervisory level.
• A professional qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA, Expert Comptable or equivalent is an added advantage;
• Previous experience in establishing functional Finance Function (Accounting, Budget and Disbursement/Treasury) is required;
• Working experience with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and financial statement preparation (general and special purpose) in large international organization is required;
• Demonstrate high level understanding of budgetary process, management of Development Partner’s funds and relationships;
• In-depth understanding and experience in developing financial rules/policies, managing risk and implementing effective internal controls,
• Hands-on experience working with enterprise resources management (ERP) systems, particularly SAP is an asset;

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

Application Closing Date
8th March, 2023.