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

Under the supervision of the Head of Finance, the Finance Officer will provide overall financial management expertise which includes, ensuring sound financial planning, budgeting, reporting, audit coordination, and compliance with World Bank financial management requirements, African Union financial rules and policies.

Required Skills and Competencies

  1. Good understanding of accounting principles and standards and familiarity with IPSAS.
  2. Experience in project audits, risk management, and internal control.
  3. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, as well as a good understanding of office practices and procedures.
  4. High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm and commitment.
  5. Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions.
  6. Able to work under minimal supervision, be proactive, initiative and with sound judgment.
  7. Excellent communication and writing skills.
  8. High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness.
  9. Maintain confidentiality at the highest level at all times.
  10. Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
  11. Good analytical, planning and organisational skills.
  12. 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.

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$35,044.83 per annum plus other entitlements e.g., Post Adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($21,832.88 per annum), gratuity (15% of gross salary) in conformity with the rules and procedures applicable to internationally recruited staff of the African Union.

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

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