Finance Officer – General Ledger Payables and Receivables 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 – General Ledger Payables and Receivables

Requisition ID: 1515
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reports to: Head of Financial Accounting and Reporting Unit
Directorate/Department: Finance
Division: Financial Accounting and Reporting
Number of Direct Reports: 6
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P2
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 Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field with five (5) years of relevant professional work experience in the areas of Accounting and Auditing; and experience in general ledger accounting, accounts receivable and accounts payable is desirable, out of which two (2) year of experience at supervisory level.
• 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.

Or

• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field with two (2) years of relevant professional work experience in the areas of Accounting and Auditing; experience in general ledger accounting, accounts receivable and accounts payable is desirable, and two years experience in team supervision.
• 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
• IPSAS Knowledge
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic or Spanish) and  fluency in another AU language(s) 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.