The African Union Development Agency invites applications from 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:

Good understanding of accounting principles and standards and familiarity with IPSAS

Experience in project audits, risk management, and internal control

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, as well as a good understanding of office practices and procedures

High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm and commitment

Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions

Able to work under minimal supervision, be proactive, initiative and with sound judgment

Excellent communication and writing skills

High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness

Maintain confidentiality at the highest level at all times

Creative thinking and problem-solving skills

Good analytical, planning and organisational skills

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

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.

Application Procedure:

To apply, please submit the following:

A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency

A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age and gender

Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate's work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax and e-mail addresses

Certified copies of degrees and diplomas

Application Link: https://e-recruitment.nepad.org:44310/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_startpage_ext_cand

Deadline: Monday, 22nd June 2026

If you face challenges during profile creation or application, log your problem to: audahiring@nepad.org

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.