About the job

• Job Type : Full Time

• Industry : Finance/Accountancy and Auditing/Business Administration

• Education Level : Junior Level

Job Description

Grade                         :       G5              

Department               :        Finance

Job reports to           :      Registrar

Main purpose of job: Facilitate the processing of payment for goods and services and ensure that records and books of accounts are complete, accurate and up to date.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Accounts Assistant shall perform the following functions:

1. Initiate preparation of payment vouchers as per the necessary approvals.
2. Verify payment vouchers.
3. Maintain ledgers.
4. Update payment records.
5. Post payment vouchers into the system.
6. Reconcile daily, weekly/monthly accounts.
7. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by management from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Undergraduate Degree in Accounts or finance, Business Administration with CPA II / ACCA II or relevant accounting certification.
• Minimum of 5 years working in an accounting environment.

Skills and competencies:

•  Competency in Accounting systems, Microsoft applications including
• Word, Excel and Outlook. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• High level of integrity

Eligibility for applications:

Following the decision of the 41^st Meeting of the Council of Ministers, only applicants from the Republic of South Sudan are eligible to apply for the above position.

 Terms and Conditions of Service:

The successful candidate shall hold office for a term of 5 years renewable.

Fringe Benefits:

The established posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.

Education Qualifications:

All candidates applying must have qualifications that are recognized by the relevant national accreditation body in Republic of South Sudan. This condition is applicable for locally and internationally attained qualifications.

All professions that require registration with the specific professional bodies will be expected to do so in compliance with the requirements of the Republic of South Sudan.

Relevant Working Experience:

Internship, training and apprenticeship will not be considered as relevant work experience.

Equal Opportunity:

The EAC is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. EAC will only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set requirements.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates who meet the qualification and experience requirements for the above mentioned position are advised to:

• Fill in the application form attached (download from here);
• Attach their application letter,  a detailed CV, Copies of   certified academic certificates  ,  and a copy of National Identity Card or Passport in PDF format scanned in one (1) file.
• Please quote the respective reference number on both the application letter and envelope.
• For electronic submission, please quote the respective reference number on the subject of the email and send to the address given below.

Applications should be submitted to the address below not later than Friday, 25^th February 2022.

Please note:

1.         You may submit your application either electronically or in hard copy but not both.

2.         Applications which do not :

• have EAC application form;
• indicate nationality and age;
• have the reference number;
• or have an application letter attached;
• have certified copies of their academic degrees and other professional Certificates;
• Or fail to provide three referees will be disqualified.

3.         Only qualified candidates will be contacted

4.         EAC Staff Rules and Regulations preclude considerations of applicants above 55 years of age.

Please note that EAC does not require candidates to pay money for the recruitment process. All invitations for interviews will be done in writing.

 A due diligence will be conducted for all successful candidates in respect of their academic certificates (certification by a recognized higher education body in Republic of South Sudan) and employment records.