Finance Assistant - Accounts Receivable

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

Under the supervision of the Finance Officer - Treasury and Investment, the Finance Assistant - Accounts Receivable provides financial and accounting support in the disbursement of advances such as staff benefit, grantee & travel, process settlement of advances by ensuring the timely verification, reconciliation, posting and clearance in accordance with AU Financial Rules, staff rules and regulations, Travel Policy, donor requirements and applicable accounting standards and procedures.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Experience in financial accounting procedures
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience in the maintenance of financial records
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional integrity, accountability, and respect for confidentiality.
• Always maintain confidentiality at the highest level.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Team-oriented and customer-focused approach.
• Knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office Suite. Education and Experience**:**

A College certificate and Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field. A minimum of five (5) years of progressive working experience in a busy finance or accounting function in finance, treasury, accounting, or travel administration within the public sector, multilateral institutions, international, non-governmental, or similar organisations nationally, regionally, and/or internationally.

• Experience working with an ERP system.
• Experience in an accounting support role.
• Good experience in accounting and financial processes.

Application**:** 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.

• A recent performance evaluation report (for internal candidates only).

Remuneration:

Indicative basic salary of US$19,701.71 per annum plus other entitlements e.g., Post Adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($16,813.44 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, 12 October 2026.

Click below to register and apply:

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

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted***.***

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