Voucher Examiner; FP-7; FSN-7 Job Vacancy at US- American Embassy

Job title: Voucher Examiner; FP-7; FSN-7

U. S. Mission, Uganda
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION: Voucher Examiner; FP-7; FSN-7

OPENING DATE: February 15, 2011

CLOSING DATE: February 28, 2011

WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

"The American Embassy is seeking for two individuals for the position of Voucher Examiner in the Finance Section."

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Responsible for the complete voucher examining process (except final review and certification) of a considerable variety of average to moderately complex administrative type of vouchers invoices and claims. Most of them involve relatively uncomplicated transactions with reasonably well-defined bases for payments covering recurring types and/or limited varieties of goods and services. May also be required to handle Value Added Tax (VAT) reporting, control, and voucher processing. Incumbent must possess specialized knowledge of host country VAT regulations and procedures in order to advise employees and post management on VAT issues.
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available on http://ww.kampala.usembassy.gov

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1. Education required: University degree in finance and accounting, commerce, business administration, marketing, statistics, social sciences, education, development studies, social work and social administration, law, or public administration is required.
2. Work Experience: Two years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, auditing, cashiering, book keeping, and voucher examining, is required.
3. Language: Level IV English ability (fluent writing, reading and speaking) is required.
4. Knowledge: Familiarity with handling vouchers, VAT or cashiering transactions with public offices including large institutions is required
5. Skills and Abilities: Must possess considerable skills in articulating complex issues orally and in writing, (e.g., to explain disallowance of claims or deductions in vendor invoices) through comprehending and properly applying technical regulations and requirements to the voucher examining process. Must be skilled in using the computer (MS Word, MS Excel and MS Access) to process transactions in a financial data base. Must possess considerable skill (tact and diplomacy) in interacting with host government officials as it relates to following up on VAT submissions and refunds.

SELECTION PROCESS

When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and visa status in determining successful candidacy.

2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.

4. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their appointment.

5. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:

1. Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or

2. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1-24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicants work experience attached as a separate sheet; or

3. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see section 3A below for more information); plus

4. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.

5. Any other documentation (e.g. essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

3A. If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the following information equal to what is found on the UAE.

Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.

A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
D. Dates Available for work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
F. Date and Place of Birth
G. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
H. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; If yes, provide number)
I. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification No.
J. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
K. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
L. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver's License Class/Type
M. Days available to work
N. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
O. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
P. Education
Q. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
R. Language Skills
S. Work Experience
T. Reference

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
Plot 1577 Nsambya Road
P. O. Box 7007, Kampala
Telephone: 0414-259-791/5
By Fax:
0414-341-863
Or by e-mail:
KampalaHR@state.gov

CLOSING DATE: February 28, 2011