IGAD Accountant

Introduction

Intergovernmental Authority on Development, a Regional Economic Community of the African Union, has received some assistance from the USAID and other development partners towards the development and implementation of the Drought Disaster Resilience and initiative. As part of the agenda for establishing the coordinating mechanism for the initiative - the Drought Resilience and Sustainability Platform, IGAD will apply part of the funds towards strengthening institutional development and capacity building efforts to ensure that the requisite skills and support structures are in place that IGAD will play its expected role in providing leadership to the initiative. The purpose of this advert is to invite skilled personnel from the IGAD region who ably satisfy the attached criteria and competences to apply for the available posts that are expected to contribute substantially to the Drought resilience agenda in the region." It is important to note that IGAD is a equal opportunity employer and women and young candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Canvassing will lead to a disqualification without further reference to the applicant.

Job Description

Position Title: Accountant
Job Group: Professional
Duty Station: IGAD Secretariat Djibouti
Accountable to: Director Administration and Finance

I. Job Summary:

Oversee the proper processing of office related financial transactions; as well as maintenance of records. Ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial information. Produce financial statements, analyze financial information and provide advice on financial matters. Establish and maintain effective accounting records and preparation of financial statements and ensuring compliance with IGAD internal control systems.

II. Description of the Post Financial Transactions

a. Ensuring the preparation of accounting records like Payment vouchers, journals etc to be able to prepare appropriate financial statements.
b. Liaise with IGAD headquarters finance team in retiring advances and accounting for advances of funds in accordance with the laid down procedures
c. Verify the correct application of contract and grant award procedures
d. Verify the existence of adequate and reliable supporting documents for commitments, payments and any recoveries
e. Verify the contractual and financial details of each invoice payment request and interim or final itemized statement of account
f. Prepare payroll, update lists of staff and their pay
g. Manage fixed assets records and update the register
h. Prepare statutory payments
i. Prepare budgets for the office and coordinating with head office during the Budget cycle process
j. Handle administrative matters regarding performance and appraisal and office logistics and operations

III. Reporting

a. Prepare timely and accurate quarterly financial reports
b. Participate in periodic financial reviews as appropriate.
b. Perform other related duties

IV. Minimum Requirements

a. Bachelor’s Degree in finance with accounting major,
b. A professional qualification a must (minimum level 2 for ACCA or III for CPA)
c. Computer Literacy a must and especially accounting software and spreadsheets as well as other complimentary packages
d. Work experience of not less than 3 years is required and preferably from a donor funded environment
e. Other requirements
f. Ability to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities
g. Good written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills
h. Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities
i. Person of Integrity with good background and references

V. How to apply

1. Send your Applications to the Following Addresses:
Division, Administration & Finance
IGAD Secretariat
P.O.Box 2653
Tel: 253 354050
Fax: (253) 356994,353520
E-mail: hr@igad.int

2. In the Subject line, please write: Ref: HR1207. Accountant