African Union Assistant Finance Officer Jobs in Nigeria
African Union Assistant Finance Officer Jobs in Nigeria
Purpose of Job The African Union Commission (AUC) has secured funding from the European Union for the implementation of the Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS) through the Intra-ACP Climate Services and Related Application programme.
The programme holistically addresses the issue of climate information throughout the entire supply chain of climate services covering access to information, generation and provision of climate services, user interface platforms, and capacity enhancement of critical players including, but not limited to, Regional Economic
Communities (RECs), the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) of Member States, and Regional Climate Centres (RCCs).
It aims to enable Member States to develop and incorporate science-based climate information and prediction into development planning and decision-making at all levels, and to better manage risks of climate variability and change,
The programme also enhances policy and decision-making at continental, regional, national, community, and individual levels.
Main Functions
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Finance Officer, the Assistant Finance Officer:
Assists in preparation of financial documents and reports and perform various clerical duties.
S/he keeps books of accounts and makes accurate entries, post journal entries into the SAP system and reconcile accounts.
Assists in monitoring and reporting on financial transactions, ensures up-to-date filing and adherence to set AU Financial Rules and Procedures.
Provides support to the AUC and RCCs on financial management, expenditure verification as well as financial reporting.
Expedites other related financial activities
Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Specific Responsibilities
Assist in the preparation of periodic Financial Statements;
Assist to maintain and generate accurate financial records, in line with the AU Financial Rules and Regulations and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS);
Analyze all financial supporting documents received and ensure their proper filing
Reconcile receivables and payables from GFCS programme;
Review of the financial documents and ensure that all payments, receipts and adjustments under are adequately supported;
Assists with preparation of information and documentation for external and internal audits;
Assist on preparation of responses to audit queries and assist in the implementation of audit recommendations;
Liaise with finance counterparts from ECCAS and ACMAD to ensure timely processing of requests and reporting;
Prepare payment and ensure all documentation is available and payments are done in accordance with AU
Rules and Regulations;
Participate in GFCS Programme Management Unit (PMU) meetings;
Support in facilitating training on grants management;
Perform any other related duties assigned by supervisors.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
Candidates must possess a minimum of University Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or Business Administration from a recognized University preferably with at least 2 (two) years relevant work experience financial accounting and reporting function.
Strong knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
Demonstrable experience working with standard software (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and working knowledge of ERP (preferably SAP) is desirable
Experience in performing financial and accounting tasks for donor funded projects (including EU-funded projects) is desirable.
Possession of professional qualification/certification will be considered as an advantage.
Required Skills:
Conscientious in observing deadlines and achieving results
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment
Sound planning and organizational skills
Strong communication skills (oral and in writing)
Ability to negotiate diplomatically
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage
Leadership Competencies:
Change Management .
Managing Risk.
Core Competencies:
Teamwork and Collaboration.
Accountability awareness and Compliance.
Learning Orientation.
Communicating with Influence.
Functional Competencies:
Analytical thinking and problem solving.
Job Knowledge Sharing
Drive for result.
Continuous improvement orientation...
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; African Union Assistant Finance Officer Jobs in Nigeria
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