Auditor P2
Under the supervision of the Senior Auditor and in consultation with other internal audit member of staff, the Auditor is responsible for performing audit work. Among others, she/he will be responsible for examining and evaluation the Commission’s strategies, operation and control
3. Major duties and responsibilities:
a. Analyze, record and test the Commission’s accounting system and the information it produces.
b. Review the extent of compliance with established policies, plans and procedures.
c. Ensure that payments are made for the goods and services received by the Commission; all collections and receipts are properly accounted for and any adjustments are authorized properly.
d. Review budget performance with a view to determining whether the auditee has executed its budget within the authorized limits.
e. Examine whether the system of Internal Control is adequate for achieving management’s objectives in an efficient and orderly manner and whether the established procedures are being properly followed.
f. Ensure whether the information available to management is sound and adequate for proper control and decision-making.
g. Identify and report to the accountable management actual or potential weakness in control where it exists, and recommend feasible ways of remedy
h. Recommend ways of improving the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of operations based upon findings from an impartial and objective examination.
i. Prepare working papers for review. Develop and discuss findings, agree on recommendations and timelines for corrective action with responsible officer of operations and draft audit/assignment reports.
j. To perform any other duty as may be assigned.
4. Educational Qualifications:
Candidates must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or Finance 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.
5. Professional Work experience
Candidates must have at least 5 years of relevant working experience in Auditing, Accounting or Financial Management of which at least 3 years should be at lower management level.
6. Other relevant skills
- Computer literacy;
- Working knowledge of data analysis;
- Management experience, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to organize and motivate others and to work in a multi-cultural environment;
- Excellent drafting and reporting skills;
- Good communication and negotiating skills;
- Good planning and organizational skills.
7. Language requirement :
Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages. Knowledge of one or several other 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 made on a fixed term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance.
10. Gender Mainstreaming:
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
11. Remuneration: Indicative basic salary of US$27,892.00 per annum plus other related entitlements- e.g. Post adjustment (42% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($17,222.40 per annum), education allowance (75% of tuition and other education related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc for internationally recruited staff of the Commission.
Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 24 April 2012.
Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management
African Union Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
3. Major duties and responsibilities:
a. Analyze, record and test the Commission’s accounting system and the information it produces.
b. Review the extent of compliance with established policies, plans and procedures.
c. Ensure that payments are made for the goods and services received by the Commission; all collections and receipts are properly accounted for and any adjustments are authorized properly.
d. Review budget performance with a view to determining whether the auditee has executed its budget within the authorized limits.
e. Examine whether the system of Internal Control is adequate for achieving management’s objectives in an efficient and orderly manner and whether the established procedures are being properly followed.
f. Ensure whether the information available to management is sound and adequate for proper control and decision-making.
g. Identify and report to the accountable management actual or potential weakness in control where it exists, and recommend feasible ways of remedy
h. Recommend ways of improving the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of operations based upon findings from an impartial and objective examination.
i. Prepare working papers for review. Develop and discuss findings, agree on recommendations and timelines for corrective action with responsible officer of operations and draft audit/assignment reports.
j. To perform any other duty as may be assigned.
4. Educational Qualifications:
Candidates must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or Finance 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.
5. Professional Work experience
Candidates must have at least 5 years of relevant working experience in Auditing, Accounting or Financial Management of which at least 3 years should be at lower management level.
6. Other relevant skills
- Computer literacy;
- Working knowledge of data analysis;
- Management experience, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to organize and motivate others and to work in a multi-cultural environment;
- Excellent drafting and reporting skills;
- Good communication and negotiating skills;
- Good planning and organizational skills.
7. Language requirement :
Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages. Knowledge of one or several other 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 made on a fixed term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance.
10. Gender Mainstreaming:
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
11. Remuneration: Indicative basic salary of US$27,892.00 per annum plus other related entitlements- e.g. Post adjustment (42% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($17,222.40 per annum), education allowance (75% of tuition and other education related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc for internationally recruited staff of the Commission.
Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 24 April 2012.
Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management
African Union Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
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