African Union

Assistant Accountant

Accounting & Finance Jobs
Salary
500 - 100000

Job Description

Assistant Accountant

Grade GSA 5 African Court On Human And Peoples' Rights

Closing date: 30 November 2020

The Court was established by virtue of Article 1 of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the establishment of an African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights, adopted on 9 June 1998 and which came into force on 25 January 2004. It is the first continental judicial body charged with the responsibility of ensuring the protection of human and peoples' rights. The Court became operational in 2006 and its seat is in Arusha, in the United Republic of Tanzania.
The Court invites applications from citizens of African Union Member States for the following position:

1. Post
Job title: Accountant Assistant (Finance and Accounting)

Post level: GSA5

Supervisor: Finance Officer (Finance and Accounting)

Division: Finance and Administration Division

Duty station: Arusha

Duties and Responsibilities

2. Job Purpose
Help carry out day-to-day finance and accounting activities.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Finance and Administration Division and under the direct supervision of the Finance Officer (Finance and Accounting), the Accountant Assistant (Finance and Accounting)

Will perform the following duties:
a) Maintain and update of the organisation commitment ledgers to ensure accuracy of the information regarding committed expenditure at all times.
b) Assist in monitoring of financial commitments in keeping with relevant allocations and approved financial regulations.
c) Assist in carrying out bank reconciliations.
d) Assist in the verification of various financial transactions.
e) Help produce management accounts reports.
f) Perform any other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

3. Educational Qualifications
Candidates must have an Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education or equivalent.
A professional qualification in accounting or in finance or in related disciplines would be an added advantage.

4. Work Experience
Candidates must have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in a similar position, preferably in an international organization.

5. Other relevant skills:
i) Demonstrate professionalism abilities
ii) Concentration, accuracy, and working under minimum supervision;
iii) Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure in a multi-cultural environment
iv) Good communication, planning and organizational skills;
v) Respect for confidentiality and good public relations;
vi) Excellent knowledge of international organizations;
vii) Computer literacy.

6. Language Requirement
An excellent command of at least one of the African Union (AU) working languages. Knowledge of one or several other AU working languages would be an added advantage.

7. Tenure of Appointment
The appointment will be a regular appointment for a period of three (3) years, the first twelve months of which will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance.

8. Gender Mainstreaming.
The African Court is an equal opportunity employer; qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

9. Remuneration

Indicative basic salary of US$ 15,758.00 per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. post adjustment (42% of basic salary), housing allowance (US$1,401.12 per month),education allowance (100% of the school fees up to a maximum of US$10,000.00 per child per annum to a maximum of four (4) children of up to 21 years maximum),spouse allowance (5% of the basic salary, child Allowance (US$ 250 per annum per child up to four (4) children aged 2lyears maximum, etc. in accordance with the Rules and Regulations governing International Civil Servants of the African Union.

How to Apply

10. Applications

To apply, please submit the following:

i) A letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the Court;
ii) A detailed and updated CV, indicating your nationality, age, and gender (comply with requirements for candidates wishing to apply for posts in the Court);
iii) Names and contact details (including email address) of three referees; iv) Certified copies of degree and diplomas.

Applications should be submitted not later than 30 November 2020 and should be addressed to the postal address or email indicated hereunder:
NB
i. Only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.
ii. Candidates who previously applied for this same position can re-apply if they are still interested in the position.
African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights P.O. Box. 6274 Arusha, Tanzania Tel : + 255 27 2970 430/431143214331434

E-mail: humanresources@african-court.org