Finance Assistant - Accounts Payable

About this role

AUDA-NEPAD, the African Union Development Agency, is recruiting a Finance Assistant for Accounts Payable at its headquarters in Midrand, South Africa. Under the supervision of the Senior Accounts Officer, the post-holder provides financial and accounting support for accounts payable, ensuring obligations are verified, reconciled, paid and cleared in line with African Union Financial Rules, staff rules and regulations, donor requirements and applicable accounting standards. Day to day, the Finance Assistant verifies invoices and payment requests, reconciles vendor accounts, initiates payments and clears outstanding balances in the agency's enterprise resource planning system. The role maintains complete and auditable financial records, monitors ageing payables, and answers queries from departments, suppliers and auditors.

The post-holder also supports treasury operations and month-end and year-end processes, observing confidentiality at all times. Candidates must hold a college certificate and diploma in accounting, finance, commerce or a related field, plus at least five years of progressively responsible experience in finance, treasury, accounting or accounts payable, gained in the public sector, multilateral institutions, international or non-governmental organisations. Experience in an accounting support role, with an ERP system, and in accounting and financial processes is required, alongside knowledge of financial accounting procedures, strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office. AUDA-NEPAD is the technical body of the African Union driving Agenda 2063 priorities such as economic integration, industrialisation and human capital development, and it invites applications from citizens of African Union member states.

The position is full time and internationally recruited, based at the Midrand duty station and reporting to the Senior Accounts Officer. Remuneration includes a basic salary of US$19,701.71 per annum plus post adjustment of 46 percent, a housing allowance and gratuity. Apply via the AUDA-NEPAD e-recruitment portal with a motivation letter, a CV of up to five pages, three referees and certified degrees by 12 October 2026.