Finance Assistant - Accounts Payable at AUDA - NEPAD

• The African Union Development Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Finance Assistant - Accounts Payable.
• Under the supervision of the Senior Accounts Officer, the Finance Assistant - Accounts Payable provides financial and accounting support in the management of accounts payable by ensuring the timely verification, reconciliation, payments and clearance of accounts payable in accordance with AU Financial Rules, staff rules and regulations, donor requirements and applicable accounting standards. 

Required Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of financial accounting procedure
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience in the maintenance of financial records
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional integrity, accountability, and respect for confidentiality.
• Always maintain confidentiality at the highest level.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Team-oriented and customer-focused approach.
• Working experience in SAP, Microsoft Office Suite.

Education and Experience:

• A College certificate and Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field. A Minimum of five (5) years' progressively responsible experience in finance, treasury, accounting or accounts payable, within the public sector, multilateral institutions, international, non-governmental, or similar organisations nationally, regionally, and/or internationally.
• Experience working with an ERP system.
• Experience in an accounting support role.
• Good experience in accounting and financial processes.