Regional
Integration Support Programme (RISP II) Continuation
Terms of
Reference (TORs) for Senior Accountant
The Intergovernmental Authority on
Development (IGAD) has received funds from the European Union (10th EDF)
through the Regional Integration Support Programme (RISP II). The funding is to
support IGADs integration agenda to be coherent and in line with other regional
integration activities in the ESA-IO region.
Applications are invited from
suitably qualified individuals from the IGAD region for the following position
tenable at the IGAD Secretariat in Djibouti.
Position
title: Senior Accountant (1 post)
Position Grade : P3
Duty Station: Djibouti
Reporting to: Director Administration and Finance
Position Grade : P3
Duty Station: Djibouti
Reporting to: Director Administration and Finance
1. Summary
Under the overall guidance of the
Director Administration and Finance , the Senior Accountant of IGAD shall be
responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze
financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and
statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.
2. Duties
and Responsibilities:
The incumbent shall:
a) compile and analyze financial
information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual
accounts
b) ensure financial records are
maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
c) ensure all financial reporting
deadlines are met
d) prepare financial management
reports
e) Prepare accurate and timely
monthly, quarterly and year end close
f) establish and monitor the
implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
g) Resolve accounting
discrepancies and irregularities
h) Prepare continuous management
and support of budget and forecast activities
i) monitor and support taxation
issues
j) develop and maintain financial
data bases
k) Participate in financial audit
preparation and follow up the audit process
l) Maintain accurate and
appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
m) analyze and advise on financial
operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and
future revenues
n) analyze financial information
to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide
strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to operational and financial
problems
3. Education
and Experience
·
BA degree in Accounting, Finance or any other relevant field
·
CPA, ACCA or other recognized professional accounting
qualification is desirable;
·
5 years of experience in accounting, management of financial
systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, of which 2
years is in a senior position
·
knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles (GAP)
·
knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations
·
knowledge and experience of Sun system or any related computer applications
4. Key
Competencies
·
attention to detail and accuracy
·
planning and organizing skills
·
strong communication skills
·
information and task monitoring
·
problem analysis skills
·
judgment and problem-solving skills
·
supervisory skills
·
team work
·
stress tolerance
5. Duty
Station
The position will be based at the
IGAD Secretariat in Djibouti with occasional visits to within the region.
6. Terms
and conditions of Service
This position is EU funded and is
a non established position whose contract terms are limited to the period of
support; it may be renewed subject to performance and extension of the funding.
The post offers attractive consolidated remuneration package.
7. How to
apply
Interested candidates should
submit their applications accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of both academic
and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three
reputable referees, contact details (e-mail, telephone) should be sent by
registered mail, courier service or by email in MS Word to:
The
Executive Secretary,
Intergovernmental Authority on Development,
P. O. Box 2653, Djibouti, Djibouti
E-mail: igad@igad.int; copies to RISP II Coordinator and Director, Finance
and Administration: Yufnalis.okubo@igad.int and Florence.musoke@igad.int;
debrework.andarge@igad.int
Intergovernmental Authority on Development,
P. O. Box 2653, Djibouti, Djibouti
E-mail: igad@igad.int; copies to RISP II Coordinator and Director, Finance
and Administration: Yufnalis.okubo@igad.int and Florence.musoke@igad.int;
debrework.andarge@igad.int
All applications should be
received not later than 28th June 2012.
IGAD is an equal opportunity
employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
IGAD Secretariat shall only
respond to shortlisted candidates.
