ATTENTION!!!

AU Values

• Respect for Diversity and Team Work             • Think Africa Above all                     

• Transparency and Accountability                    • Integrity and Impartiality                       

• Efficiency and Professionalism                      • Information and Knowledge Sharing

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Organization Information

Reports to: Finance Officer  

Directorate: Finance

Division : ESTI_STRC

Number of Direct Reports: 8

Number of Indirect Reports: 0

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Type: Regular

Job Grade: GSA5

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Purpose of Job

To support the provision of financial, accounting, administrative and treasury services to support AU operations.

Main Functions

•    Contribute to the implementation of programmes derived from the unit’s strategic plan.
•    Ensure effective coordination and execution of activities at various levels.
•    Collaborate with Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and other partners.
•    Prepare reports, budgets, and work plans related to the unit’s functions.
•    Contribute to the development of a resource mobilization strategy.
•    Participate in the management of staff under supervision, including performance evaluations.
•    Assists complex analyses and produce accurate and timely reports.
•    Maintain coordination with other departments of the Commission.
•    Participate in the development of strategies, policies, programmes, and plans.

Specific Responsibilities

•    Ensure the reliability of accounting, reporting, and internal control systems.
•    Prepare financial management reports to monitor budget execution.
•    Ensure compliance with the financial reporting calendar and timely submission of reports.
•    Provide advice to ensure compliance with AU financial rules.
•    Perform bank reconciliations and monitor open accounting items.
•    Ensure compliance with financial internal controls and regulations.
•    Prepare monthly and annual account closures and submit reports to management.
•    Support the preparation of donor financial reports.
•    Assist with annual financial statements and respond to audit requests.
•    Promote best management practices, transparency, and accountability.
•    Supervise the accounting team where applicable.
•    Maintain accurate records of accounts payable and receivable.
•    Use financial information systems based on international accounting standards.
•    Respond to stakeholders' financial inquiries.
•    Produce regular financial reports and monitor expenses and transactions.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

•    A Diploma in Financial Management, Accounting, Finance or Commerce or related field with three (3) years of relevant professional work experience in the areas of finance, accounting, financial management, budget.
Or
•    A Bachelor’s degree in financial management, Accounting, Finance or Commerce or related field with two (2) years of relevant professional work experience in the areas of finance, accounting, financial management, budget.

Required Skills

•    Conscientious in observing deadlines and achieving results 
•    Familiarity with international and regional policy processes and policy analysis in the relevant area 
•    Ability to communicate orally and in writing 
•    Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage
 

Leadership Competencies

Core Competencies

Functional Competencies

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TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

GENDER MAINSTREAMING:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

LANGUAGES:

Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is mandatory and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

REMUNERATION:

Indicative basic salary of US$ 15,758.00 (GSA5 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 16,813.44 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

Applications must be submitted no later than September 22, 2025 11h59 p.m. EAT.
- Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted.
- Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as Diplomas (Bac+2), Bachelor's degrees (Bac+3), Master's degrees (Bac+5) and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
- The African Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Candidates from least represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include: Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, DR Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, and Somalia.