The African Union Development Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Finance Assistant.

Under the supervision of the Finance Officer- Grants, the Finance Assistant will provide financial support to the project implementation unit (PIU) to ensure successful project implementation.

Required Skills and Competencies

  1.  ​​​​​​Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel and PowerPoint, SAP or similar ERP is required.
  2. Practical experience in managing accounts and a good understanding of international accounting standards.
  3. Practical experience in accounting and financial management roles in an international, public or private sector organisation.
  4. A sharp and analytical mind with creative thinking and problem-solving skills.  
  5. Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, proven ability to clearly and concisely prepare, present, discuss and defend issues, findings and recommendations.
  6. High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness.
  7. High ethical and accountability standards, emotional intelligence as well as impeccable integrity.
  8. 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.
  9. Ability to resolve problems, exercising the highest sense of responsibility and maturity in the handling of confidential and sensitive issues.
  10. Strong organizing, work planning, scheduling and time management skills.
  11. 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

Application: To apply, please submit the following:

  1. A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency.
  2. A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age and gender.
  3. Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax and e-mail addresses.
  4. Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.

Remuneration:

Indicative basic salary of US$19,701.71 per annum plus other entitlements e.g., Post Adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing Allowance ($16,813.44 per annum), gratuity (15% of gross salary) in conformity with the rules and procedures applicable to the internationally recruited staff of the African Union to internationally recruited staff of the African Union

Applications must be received no later than Monday, 22 June 2026.

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