IPSAS EXPERT The African Union
The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a New Partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located at Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
The Commission of the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for the consultancy position in Programming, Budgeting, Finance and Accounting Directorate.
1. Post :
Post title: IPSAS Expert
Post level: P5
Immediate Supervisor: Director, Programming, Budgeting, Finance and Accounting
Directorate.
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2. Major duties and responsibilities :
The position will be reporting to the Director of Programming, Budgeting, Finance and Accounting (PBFA) and will:
• Develop and update an IPSAS implementation strategy including work plan in the context of the roll-out strategy with the goal of achieving full IPSAS compliant reporting by the beginning of January 2013;
• Interpret Reporting requirements under IPSAS with reference to AUC's circumstances.
• Supporting and testing of information system solutions and assist in the re configuration of SAP to fully comply with IPSAS.;
• Develop a working methodology for the determination of opening balances, including the preparation of pro-forma financial statement and notes;
• Closely support the IPSAS task force in charge of implementing IPSAS and the revision of the AU Financial Rules & Regulations;
• Keep all documentations of the meetings of the IPSAS implementing task force;
• Deliver a comprehensive set of IPSAS- compliant accounting policies, guidance and operational procedures manual to support the preparation of IPSAS-compliant reporting including revised Financial Rules and regulations;
• Provide guidance and training to staff regarding IPSAS compliance;
• Playa lead role to the development of AUC IPSAS compliant financial statements and reports.
3. Competencies :
• Comprehensive knowledge of IPSAS and IFRS,
• Proven ability in developing timelines for project completion including project deliverables, measurable benchmarks and communicate the project status regularly;
• Demonstrated experience in interpretation of International Public Accounting Standards and preparation of financial statements within an ERP environment;
• Experience and knowledge of SAP FI module;
• Proven ability to write in clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally;
• Ability to apply conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills in accounting operations;
• Ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identify issues, formulate options and make conclusions and recommendations;
• Very good command of written and spoken English.
4. Educational Qualifications and Work Experience Required:
Candidates must have a Master Degree in Accounting and eight (8) years of relevant experience or BA Degree in Accounting plus professional qualification (ACCA/CPA) and ten (10) years of relevant experience.
5. Language requirement: Proficiency in one of the AU working languages. Knowledge of one other working languages would be an added advantage.
6. Age requirement: Candidates must preferably be between 40 to 50 years old.
7. Tenure of Appointment: The appointment will be made for a period of 12 months,
8. Gender Mainstreaming: The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
9. Application: To apply, please submit the following via e-recruitment
• Copies of degrees and diplomas;
• Indication of the methodology to be used.
10. Remuneration: The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 105,785.40 inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 94,180.15 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff.
Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 21 February 2012.
Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management
African Union Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
The Commission of the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for the consultancy position in Programming, Budgeting, Finance and Accounting Directorate.
1. Post :
Post title: IPSAS Expert
Post level: P5
Immediate Supervisor: Director, Programming, Budgeting, Finance and Accounting
Directorate.
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2. Major duties and responsibilities :
The position will be reporting to the Director of Programming, Budgeting, Finance and Accounting (PBFA) and will:
• Develop and update an IPSAS implementation strategy including work plan in the context of the roll-out strategy with the goal of achieving full IPSAS compliant reporting by the beginning of January 2013;
• Interpret Reporting requirements under IPSAS with reference to AUC's circumstances.
• Supporting and testing of information system solutions and assist in the re configuration of SAP to fully comply with IPSAS.;
• Develop a working methodology for the determination of opening balances, including the preparation of pro-forma financial statement and notes;
• Closely support the IPSAS task force in charge of implementing IPSAS and the revision of the AU Financial Rules & Regulations;
• Keep all documentations of the meetings of the IPSAS implementing task force;
• Deliver a comprehensive set of IPSAS- compliant accounting policies, guidance and operational procedures manual to support the preparation of IPSAS-compliant reporting including revised Financial Rules and regulations;
• Provide guidance and training to staff regarding IPSAS compliance;
• Playa lead role to the development of AUC IPSAS compliant financial statements and reports.
3. Competencies :
• Comprehensive knowledge of IPSAS and IFRS,
• Proven ability in developing timelines for project completion including project deliverables, measurable benchmarks and communicate the project status regularly;
• Demonstrated experience in interpretation of International Public Accounting Standards and preparation of financial statements within an ERP environment;
• Experience and knowledge of SAP FI module;
• Proven ability to write in clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally;
• Ability to apply conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills in accounting operations;
• Ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identify issues, formulate options and make conclusions and recommendations;
• Very good command of written and spoken English.
4. Educational Qualifications and Work Experience Required:
Candidates must have a Master Degree in Accounting and eight (8) years of relevant experience or BA Degree in Accounting plus professional qualification (ACCA/CPA) and ten (10) years of relevant experience.
5. Language requirement: Proficiency in one of the AU working languages. Knowledge of one other working languages would be an added advantage.
6. Age requirement: Candidates must preferably be between 40 to 50 years old.
7. Tenure of Appointment: The appointment will be made for a period of 12 months,
8. Gender Mainstreaming: The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
9. Application: To apply, please submit the following via e-recruitment
• Copies of degrees and diplomas;
• Indication of the methodology to be used.
10. Remuneration: The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 105,785.40 inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 94,180.15 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff.
Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 21 February 2012.
Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management
African Union Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
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