Finance Officer (ECOSOCC) 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: Finance Officer (ECOSOCC)

Requisition ID: 1494
Location: Zambia
Reports to: Head of Administration, HR & Finance Unit
Directorate / Department: ECOSOCC
Division: Administration, HR & Finance Division
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P2
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 Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Management, Accounting, Finance or Commerce or related field with five (5) years of work experience in the areas of finance, accounting, financial management, budget, experience in team supervision will be an added advantage
• Or a Master’s Degree in Financial Management, Accounting, Finance or Commerce or related field with two (2) years of work experience in the areas of finance, accounting, financial management, budget, experience in supervisory will be an added advantage.
• Additional professional qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent,
• Strong knowledge of IPSAS is required and any ERP/SAP will be an added advantage.

Required Skills:

• Conscientious in observing deadlines and achieving results
• Familiarity with international and regional policy processes and policy analysis in the relevant area
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Excellent capacity to work on office computer applications (well versed in the use of the MS-Excel, MS-Word, Internet, MS-Power Point. Work experience in accounting packages is required. Knowledge of SAP finance module is essential.
• Excellent ability to prepare reports, analyze data and draft official communications
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Able to work under pressure, value confidentiality
• Demonstrate professionalism, transparency and accountability
• Able to effectively work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Strong adherence and compliance
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (English, French, Arabic, Portuguese or Spanish), 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
6th December, 2022.