Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognized institution

Organization: The African Union
Location: Maseru, Lesotho
Job Grade: GSA5
Contract Type: Regular
Number of Positions: 1
Reports to: Senior Finance Officer
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Number of Indirect Reports: 1
Posting Date: November 26, 2025
End Date: December 26, 2025

About the Role: The African Union (AU) is a unique Pan-African continental body focused on Africa’s integration and sustainable development. The Accounts Assistant provides support on accounting, treasury, and financial management functions at the Secretariat of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC). The role ensures accurate financial management, reporting, and compliance with AU standards, supporting both internal and external audits.

Key Responsibilities:
Main Functions:

• Provide timely support in accounting, finance, and treasury areas
• Assist in activity planning and preparation of operational schedules
• Coordinate technical assistance and ensure operational processes are maintained
• Prepare office communication and draft reports
• Assist in data compilation and maintenance for budget monitoring

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports for audit
• Ensure accurate accounting, reporting, and internal control systems
• Process accounting documents (memos, DV, AV, etc.) timely and accurately
• Ensure expenditures comply with approved budgets
• Manage Imprest, travel claims, and other advances
• Conduct ageing analysis of Imprest and travel claims regularly
• Respond to internal and external audit queries and implement audit findings
• Post journal entries into SAP and reconcile interoffice accounts
• Upload bank data to SAP Bank Module and prepare reconciliation reports
• Investigate outstanding items on bank statements and follow up
• Follow currency revaluation procedures on SAP
• Process bank payments and ensure supporting documents are complete
• Process monthly payroll and related staff emoluments
• Maintain financial and personnel records up-to-date
• Ensure proper filing of receipts, vouchers, and supporting documents
• Assist SFO in applying financial and administrative policies and procedures
• Perform other tasks as required

Academic Requirements & Experience:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognized institution
• Minimum 3 years (Diploma) or 2 years (Bachelor) of relevant work experience, preferably in international organizations
• Higher qualifications are an advantage
• Professional certifications (CPA, CIMA, ACCA) are preferred
• Experience with SAP is an advantage

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of IPSAS is an advantage
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, Internet applications, SAP)
• Ability to work in a team and multicultural environment
• Proficiency in at least one AU working language (English, French, Arabic, Portuguese, or Spanish); English and French commonly used

Leadership & Competencies:
Core Competencies: Teamwork and collaboration, Accountability awareness and compliance, Learning orientation, Clear communication
Functional Competencies: Problem-solving and troubleshooting, Job knowledge and information sharing, Task-focused and detail-oriented, Continuous improvement awareness

Tenure of Appointment: Regular term contract for 3 years. First 12 months considered probationary. Contract renewable for 2 additional years subject to satisfactory performance.

Gender Mainstreaming: AU is an equal opportunity employer; qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Languages: Proficiency in one AU working language is mandatory. Fluency in another AU language is an advantage.

Remuneration: Indicative basic salary: US$ 15,758.00 per annum (GSA5 Step 1). Post adjustment: 57% of basic salary. Housing allowance: US$ 16,813.44 per annum. Education allowance: 100% tuition and other education-related expenses up to US$ 10,000 per child internationally; maximum US$ 3,300 per child locally.

Application Instructions: Submit fully completed online application with CV, African passport, and academic qualifications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates from least represented and underrepresented AU countries are encouraged to apply.

Least represented countries: Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, DR Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Somalia.

Underrepresented countries: Congo, Mozambique, South Africa, Sudan, Tunisia.

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