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Certifying Officer Post at the African Union Commission in Midrand, South Africa

admin April 27, 2023

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DEADLINE: 02 May 2023

Certifying Officer Post at the African Union Commission in Midrand, South Africa

To provide technical support and advise in the management of financial services and the broader management of the APRM regarding budgeting and financial reporting and analysis.

Main Functions

•   Provides technical assistance in the preparation and implementation of the programmes developed out of the Division’s strategic plan
•   Liaises with APRM Member States and AU Policy organs on relevant matters as required
•   Provides support in preparation and development of reports, budget and work programmes related to the respective area and the functioning of the Division
•   Conducts analysis and generates accurate reports in a timely manner and for AU’s internal use.
•   Liaises with the various Departments/Units of the Commission for coordination and alignment purposes
•   Provides support in budget preparation for the Division/Unit in accordance with relevant frameworks.
•   Assists in the promotion of the activities of the Division including preparing leaflets, guidelines and fact sheets as may be required.
•   Provides support in development of strategies, policies, programmes and plan
•   Supervises employees under his/her supervision with regard to organization and performance evaluation.

Specific Responsibilities

•   Certify that the payments are legal, proper, accurate and complete before the actual payment.
•   Verify that funds are allocated for each payment.
•   Pre-audit all payrolls, claims and other financial transactions upon certification by the authorized person that the amount was due and unpaid according to the records.
•   Reviewing receipts, adjustments and disbursement requests
•   Certify that travel advances and retirement are accurate, complete and timely settled.
•   Assisting in identifying, assessing, and monitoring risks and implementing the necessary controls to keep the risk exposure to an acceptable level.
•   Controlling all expenditures to ensure that budget appropriations are not overspent.
•   Establishing controls, using policy guidelines and generally accepted accounting principles, for the prevention of waste, fraud and mismanagement.
•   To report to management any financial irregularities as required
•   Verify that financing agreements with development partners comply with Financial Rules and Regulations and relevant policies
•   Verify the quality and completeness of financial reports to all stakeholders.
•   Review and validate the approval of the annual budget before loading it into the system.
•   Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Financial Management, Auditing, Accounting, or Commerce with 5 years’ progressive work experience in auditing, budgeting, accounting and financial management.
A professional qualification in accounting such as CIA, CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent from a recognized Institution will be and added advantage.
Experience of working in a certification, audit or inspection type (or related) role within public sector institutions or similar organizations nationally, regionally and/or internationally is desirable.
OR
Master’s degree in Finance Management, Auditing or Accounting, or Commerce with 2 years’ progressive work experience in auditing, budgeting, accounting, and financial management.
A professional qualification in accounting such as CIA, CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent from a recognized Institution will be and added advantage.
Experience of working in a certification, audit or inspection type (or related) role within public sector institutions or similar organizations nationally, regionally and/or internationally is desirable.