African Union Commission Provide technical assistance and guidance in the management of financial services and the APRM, such as budgeting, reporting, and analysis.

Principal Functions

• The Division provides technical help to programs designed in accordance with its strategic plan.
• On pertinent issues, liaises with APRM Member States and AU Policy Institutions.
• The Division assists in the production and development of associated reports, budgets, and work programs.
• The Division’s actions are publicized through creating pamphlets, guidelines, and fact sheets.
• Employees under his/her management are supervised in terms of organization and performance evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Before making payments, ensure that they are legal, lawful, correct, and complete.
• Assisting in the identification, assessment, and monitoring of risks, as well as the implementation of essential controls to keep risk exposure to an acceptable level.
• Putting in place controls to prevent waste, fraud, and mismanagement, utilizing policy guidelines and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Check the accuracy and completeness of all financial reports for all stakeholders.

Requirements and relevant experience are essential for successful recruitment

• It is preferable to have a Bachelor’s degree in Financial Management, Auditing, Accounting, or Commerce, as well as 5 years of progressive job experience in auditing, budgeting, accounting, and financial management. A professional accounting certification such as CIA, CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent from a recognized institution is advantageous. Working experience in a certification, audit, or inspection function within public sector institutions or comparable organizations is preferred.

Post of Certifying Officer at the African Union Commission