Required Skills and Competencies

• Experience in the financial management of projects financed by development partners such as EU, GIZ, BMGF, AFDB and the World Bank.
• A good understanding of Accounting Standards and reporting frameworks such as IPSAS (ACCA, CIMA, and CPA are added advantages).
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills as well as a good understanding of office practices and procedures.
• High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm and commitment.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with various individuals and institutions.
• Able to work under minimal supervision, be proactive, initiative and with sound judgment.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Maintain confidentiality at the highest level at all times.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Good analytical, planning and organisational skills
• Proficiency in the use of computer applications, MS Office, especially MS Excel and SAP ERP.

Education and Experience :

• Minimum of a college diploma in Accounting, Finance, Banking and Commerce with a minimum of five (5) years progressive working experience in a busy finance or accounting function within the public sector, multilateral institutions, international, non-governmental or similar organizations nationally, regionally and / or internationally.

Application : To apply, please submit the following:

• A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency.
• A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age and gender.
• Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax and e-mail addresses.
• Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.