The SACU Secretariat is headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia. Applications for employment by the SACU Secretariat are equally welcome from women and men. Vacancies are the subject of open competition and advertised by means of vacancy notices posted on this website and advertised in the press.
The SACU Secretariat hereby invites suitably qualified and experienced citizens of the SACU Member States to submit their applications for the following positions:
Job Title for this Position: Finance Manager (Ref: FM)
Main Purpose of the Job:
To manage and control all financial functions and services of the SACU Secretariat to ensure that the current and future effectiveness of the Secretariat’s services, programmes and operations are ensured. To manage the implementation of financial policies and procedures with regard to budgets, corporate governance, annual reports and audits to ensure value for money.
Key Areas of Responsibilities:
- Developing, revising, advising, guiding and coordinating the financial and management accounting policies, practices and internal controls within the Secretariat.
Providing a Financial and Management Information service to the Secretariat.
Coordinating and managing the preparation of the Secretariat’s budget. - Maintaining and managing the Secretariat’s accounts.
Maintaining a record of transactions into and out of the Common Revenue Pool. - Managing Payroll payments
Reconciliation of the Secretariat’s bank account
Coordinating and maintain the Secretariat’s Fixed Assets Register
Compilation of annual financial statements.
Cash Flow Management
Preparing for audits and providing auditors with the required assistance and follow-up on identified problems and take the necessary action
Educational Qualifications Required:
- A degree in Accounting and/or equivalent professional qualification
- Relevant Work Experience and competencies Required:
- Minimum 10 years relevant experience with strong quantitative skills.
- Practical experience in Programme-based Budgeting
- Have a proven track record in a senior financial management and experience in financial management in a multilateral organization will be an added advantage
- Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant financial accounting packages
- Excellent report writing skills, Communication & presentation skills
- Excellent Project Management skills
- • Good interpersonal skills with ability to work successfully in a multinational environment.
Applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV, e-mail and telephone contact details, certified copies of ID, educational qualifications and at least 3 contactable references.
Quote the reference number and job title. Applications must be submitted to Human Resources Manager, SACU Secretariat, Private Bag 13285, Windhoek Namibia or send by e mail to: [email protected].
The closing date for applications is 28 February 2025.
Should you have received no response within 4 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful in this instance, as correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.