Job title: SAP Finance Expert
Grade: P2
Number of vacant positions: Two (2)
Supervisor: IMIS Project Manager.
Directorate: Administration and Human Resource Management
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2. Job purpose:
Under the direct supervision of the IMIS Project Manager and the overall supervision of the Head of MIS, the Finance SAP Expert shall be responsible for direction, planning, support and management of all finance activities related to SAP Finance support and development. His/her functions shall include support and maintaining a professional system of financial accounting, records keeping and reporting to ensure an effective and transparent administration of PBFA directorate.
3. Major duties and responsibilities:
General functional support to end users on recurrent Finance systems problems.
Training of end users and new staff in Finance.
Preparation and updating of business process procedures.
Continuous business process improvements and streamlining business processes by establishing additional controls.
Support to Technical Team when developing or enhancing reports, Smart Forms and workflows.
Testing for new functionalities and developments in Finance.
Addition of new functionalities and enhancements in Finance modules as per business requirements.
Generation and extraction of special and strategic reports.
Ensuring of data integrity in the system.
Roll out and support activities for Regional Offices.
Provide guidance and advice to Management on SAP Matters.
Review and improve financial records and monitoring processes to ensure efficient and effective systems
Ensure proper functioning of the AUC Accounting System
Maintain a financial reporting calendar and ensure timely preparation of all financial reports
Provide advice and ensure compliance with financial regulations and other determined financial policies
Ensure that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained accurately
Promote best practices, transparency, accountability and appropriate working systems
Ensure effective and efficient utilization of financial resources
Prepare Financial Statements for consideration of the Commission,
Member States and Partners as well as internal/external auditors
Prepare the year-end financial statements which form part of the annual financial reports
Perform any other relevant duty/ responsibility assigned.
4. Qualifications and experience required:
• Candidates must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting,
Financial Management or Commerce.
• A professional qualification in Accounting such as CPA, CA, ACCA,
CIMA or equivalent from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage.
• Candidates must also be SAP FI/CO Certified.
5. Work experience Required:
• Candidates must have at least 5 years of relevant work experience in Accounting, Auditing and/ or Financial Management.
• Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years SAP FI/CO work experience.
• Experience in SAP Fund Management and Travel Management is essential.
6. Other Relevant Skills Required:
- Financial management and analytical skills in a Donor funded environment;
- Knowledge of funding and other resource mobilization mechanisms;
- Development of procedures and Computerized System design and implementation skills;
- Excellent interpersonal, report writing and communication skills;
- Excellent computer skills with practical knowledge of and experience in accounting softwares
7. Language requirement: Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages is a requirement; Knowledge of one or more of the other AU working languages would be an added advantage.
8. Age requirement: Candidates must preferably be between 25 and 35 years old.
9. Tenure of Appointment:
The appointment will be for an initial period of one (1) year renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of fund.
10. Gender mainstreaming: The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
11. Application: To apply, please submit the following:
a. A letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the AU
Commission;
b. A detailed and updated CV, indicating your nationality, age and gender;
c. Names and contact details (including e-mail addresses) of three references;
d. Certified copies of degrees, diplomas, SAP Certificates and other academic certificates.
12. Remuneration: The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 69,392.86 inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 57,789.27 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff.
Applications must be received not later than 18th August 2011 and should be addressed to:
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
AU Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
P.O. Box 3243
Fax: 00251-1-525840/510430 E-mail: au-recruits@africa-union.org
AFRICAN UNION - SAP FINANCE EXPERT (SAPFE04)
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