Finance Officer at AUDA - NEPAD

Required Skills and Competencies

• Good understanding of accounting principles and standards and familiarity with IPSAS.
• Experience in project audits, risk management, and internal control.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, as well as a good understanding of office practices and procedures.
• High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm and commitment.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions.
• Able to work under minimal supervision, be proactive, initiative and with sound judgment.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Maintain confidentiality at the highest level at all times.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Good analytical, planning and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in the use of computer applications, MS Office, especially MS Excel and SAP ERP.

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Audit, with at least four (4) years of progressive work experience in the financial management of donor-funded projects within an international, regional, or national organisation.

OR

• A Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Audit, with at least two (2) years of progressive work experience in the financial management of donor-funded projects within an international, regional, or national organisation
• A Chartered Accountant qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA) is required.

Experience:

• Experience in financial management of donor-funded projects.
• Proven experience with development partners reporting  and project management (World Bank AfDB)
• Experience working with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
• Demonstrated experience in audit coordination and financial compliance.