African Union Accounting Jobs in Accra
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Title: Finance and Administrative Officer at African Union
Grade: P2
Department: Directorate of Programming, Budget, Finance and Accounting (PBFA)
Duty Station: Various
Major Duties and Responsibilities
The Finance and Administrative Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
- Manage a complete financial and administrative functions of the Office which would include a number of different and diverse operations and inter-related accounts of the financial system;
- Participate in planning and budgeting to ensure allocation of expenditure to the appropriate fund and monitor proper budget utilization to ascertain that budget appropriations are not overspent.
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- Process and verify all suppliers’ payments and ensure that the accompanying supporting documents are complete and accurate; Coordinate procurement process that would ensure the AU Offices receive quality and efficient services in line with AU rules and procedures.
- Maintain banking, payroll and cash flow systems that is efficient and responsive, as well as preparing monthly bank reconciliations;
- Process monthly payroll and related staff emoluments, ensuring that the AU Offices comply with all applicable human resource, labor, employment equity and payroll laws, policies and procedures;
- Maintain updated personnel data (staff contract, leave management and up-to-date personnel information;
- Implement administrative policies, and procedures that lead to efficient service delivery to the AU Offices ;
- Prepare monthly and annual Financial Reports / Statements for consideration of the AU Headquarters and Donors as well as the certification of general expenditures.
- Ensure that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained accurately
- Perform any other financial related duties as may be assigned by supervisors
Qualifications and Work Experience required:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management from a recognized University with a minimum of four (4) years of progressively practical experience in accounting, budgeting auditing or related area in a major Government, International or public sector organization. Experience with international organization is an added advantage.
OR
- A University Diploma in Accounting, Finance or Business Management from a recognized University with a minimum of five (5) years of progressively practical experience in accounting, budgeting auditing or related area in a major Government, International or public sector organization. Experience with international organization is an added advantage.
- Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA, etc. would be an added advantage.
1. Patiently scroll down and read the job description below.
2. Scroll down and find how to apply or mode of application for this job after the job description.
3. Carefully follow the instructions on how to apply.
4. Always apply for a job by attaching CV with a Cover Letter / Application Letter.
Title: Finance and Administrative Officer at African Union
Grade: P2
Department: Directorate of Programming, Budget, Finance and Accounting (PBFA)
Duty Station: Various
Major Duties and Responsibilities
The Finance and Administrative Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
- Manage a complete financial and administrative functions of the Office which would include a number of different and diverse operations and inter-related accounts of the financial system;
- Participate in planning and budgeting to ensure allocation of expenditure to the appropriate fund and monitor proper budget utilization to ascertain that budget appropriations are not overspent.
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- Process and verify all suppliers’ payments and ensure that the accompanying supporting documents are complete and accurate; Coordinate procurement process that would ensure the AU Offices receive quality and efficient services in line with AU rules and procedures.
- Maintain banking, payroll and cash flow systems that is efficient and responsive, as well as preparing monthly bank reconciliations;
- Process monthly payroll and related staff emoluments, ensuring that the AU Offices comply with all applicable human resource, labor, employment equity and payroll laws, policies and procedures;
- Maintain updated personnel data (staff contract, leave management and up-to-date personnel information;
- Implement administrative policies, and procedures that lead to efficient service delivery to the AU Offices ;
- Prepare monthly and annual Financial Reports / Statements for consideration of the AU Headquarters and Donors as well as the certification of general expenditures.
- Ensure that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained accurately
- Perform any other financial related duties as may be assigned by supervisors
Qualifications and Work Experience required:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management from a recognized University with a minimum of four (4) years of progressively practical experience in accounting, budgeting auditing or related area in a major Government, International or public sector organization. Experience with international organization is an added advantage.
OR
- A University Diploma in Accounting, Finance or Business Management from a recognized University with a minimum of five (5) years of progressively practical experience in accounting, budgeting auditing or related area in a major Government, International or public sector organization. Experience with international organization is an added advantage.
- Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA, etc. would be an added advantage.
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