Finance Assistant at AUDA - NEPAD

Required Skills and Competencies

•  ​​​​​​Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel and PowerPoint, SAP or similar ERP is required.
• Practical experience in managing accounts and a good understanding of international accounting standards.
• Practical experience in accounting and financial management roles in an international, public or private sector organisation.
• A sharp and analytical mind with creative thinking and problem-solving skills.  
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, proven ability to clearly and concisely prepare, present, discuss and defend issues, findings and recommendations.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness.
• High ethical and accountability standards, emotional intelligence as well as impeccable integrity.
• Refined diplomatic skills, exceptional interpersonal skills and possession of a teamwork orientation and ability to interact harmoniously and effectively with colleagues and officials from diverse sectors, disciplines, perspectives, countries and cultures.
• Ability to resolve problems, exercising the highest sense of responsibility and maturity in the handling of confidential and sensitive issues.
• Strong organizing, work planning, scheduling and time management skills.
• Ability to work with enthusiasm and commitment under pressure and minimal supervision, multi-task with a wide range of individuals and institutions, as well as be proactive and creative with sound judgment.

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of a college diploma in Accounting, Finance, Banking, Commerce or Business Management with a minimum of five (5) years progressive working experience in a busy finance or accounting function within the public sector, multilateral institutions, international, non-governmental or similar organisations nationally, regionally and/or internationally.

Experience:

• Experience working with an ERP system.
• Experience in an accounting support role.
• Experience in working with grant management and projects financed by development partners
• Experience in the preparation of reports
• Experience in Accounts payable and Receivable management
• Experience in Treasury Functions