African Union Assistant Accountant - Jobs in Tanzania
African Union Assistant Accountant - Jobs in Tanzania
The Court was established by virtue of Article 1 of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the establishment of an African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights, adopted on 9 June 1998 and which came into force on 25 January 2004.
It is the first continental judicial body charged with the responsibility of ensuring the protection of human and peoples' rights.
The Court became operational in 2006 and its seat is in Arusha, in the United Republic of Tanzania.
The Court invites applications from citizens of African Union Member States for the following position:
Assistant Accountant
Job Purpose
• Help carry out day-to-day finance and accounting activities.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Finance and Administration Division and under the direct supervision of the Finance Officer (Finance and Accounting), the Accountant Assistant (Finance and Accounting) will perform the following duties:
Maintain and update of the organisation commitment ledgers to ensure accuracy of the information regarding committed expenditure at all times.
Assist in monitoring of financial commitments in keeping with relevant allocations and approved financial regulations.
Assist in carrying out bank reconciliations.
Assist in the verification of various financial transactions.
Help produce
management accounts reports.
Provide the necessary information to deal with audit claims.
Perform any other duties as required.
Educational Qualifications
Candidates must have an Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education or equivalent. A professional qualification in accounting or in finance or in related disciplines would be an added advantage.
Work Experience
Candidates must have a minimum of five (5) years relevant professional experience in a similar position, preferably in an international organization.
Other Relevant Skills:
Demonstrate professionalism abilities
Concentration, accuracy, and working under minimum supervision;
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure in a multi- cultural environment
Good communication, planning and organizational skills;
Respect for confidentiality and good public relations;
Excellent knowledge of international organizations;
Computer literacy.
Language Requirement
An excellent command of at least one of the African Union (AU) working languages. Knowledge of one or several other AU working languages would be an added advantage.
Tenure of Appointment
The appointment will be a regular appointment for a period of three (3) years, the first twelve months of which will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; African Union Assistant Accountant - Jobs in Tanzania
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