African Union is currently seeking a qualified Senior Finance Officer (AFSA) to join their team in Egypt. With 7 - 8 years of experience required, this position is suited for mid-to-senior level professionals in Finance And Accounting. Applications are open until Nov, 25. Don't miss this opportunity.
Organization Information
Reports to: Head Finance Division
Directorate/Department/Organ: African Space Agency-AfSA
Division: Corporate Services
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P3
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Regular
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Purpose of Job
Responsible for effective and transparent implementation of AfSA funds in accordance with the AU Financial Rules and Regulations and the principles of sound financial management
Main Functions
Specific Responsibilities
- Provide support in the preparation and Implementation of the programmes developed out of the Division’s strategic plan;
- Ensure effective coordination and implementation at various levels;
- Liaise with Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and other stakeholders including on relevant matters;
- Prepare and develop reports, budget and work programmes related to the functioning of the Division;
- Provides support in resource mobilization strategy with stakeholder’s coordination;
- Conduct complex analysis and generate accurate reports in a timely manner for the Division and Agency’s internal use;
- Liaise with the various Departments/Units of the Agency for coordination and alignment purposes;
- Prepare budgets for the Division in accordance with relevant frameworks.
- Contribute to the development of strategies, policies, programmes and plans.
- Any other related assignments as may be assigned by supervisors.
- Undertake timely certification of Agency-wide expenditure by ensuring that payments are effected for goods and /or services delivered / rendered to the Agency payment;
- Monitor the financial aspects of procurement contracts, including bid and performance securities, warranties and progress payments, and ensure compliance with the AU Financial Rules and Regulations;
- Identify and report potential financial irregularities to the relevant authority for further investigation;
- Coordinate activities with other control and governance functions within AU such as OLC, OIA, Ethics, IPC, Investment Committee etcetera;
- Identify during discharging daily operations, opportunities for continuous improvements in the processes and systems carrying out evidence-based advice and insights assignments and inspections, and advise the Head of Division accordingly;
- Undertake Payments/expenditure verification and certification;
- Contribute to the identification, assessment and management of financial risks within the Division;
- Execute the functions of the division in line with predefined policies and report any anomalies;
- Continuously interact with staff and listen to their concerns/comments on relevant Finance issues, and escalate to the attention of relevant authority where necessary;
- Ensure proper maintenance of finance related dossiers;
- Provide technical advice in financial matters;
- Follow up on the proper observance of financial procedures and checklists;
- Prepare periodic financial reports.
- Prepare and review accounting entries, bank and account reconciliations, and support the preparation of IPSAS-compliant financial statements;
- Monitor budget execution and prepare budget performance and variance reports;
- Support internal and external audits and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations;
- Any other related assignments as may be assigned by supervisors.
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