EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY !
Vacancy Announcement : Bujumbura-2021-08
Open To : All Eligible Candidates - All Sources
Position : Voucher Examiner/Alt Cashier
Series/Grade : Resident (OR) : FSN- 7
Opening Date : February 10, 2021
Closing Date : February 24, 2021at 16:00
Work Hours : Work schedule : 40 hours/week
Note : Closing time for submission of physical applications is 16:00 (Monday through Thursday) and 11:00 on Friday.
BASIC FUNCTIONS : Preparation of vouchers especially recurring payments such as representation, leases and ORE. Performs full range of voucher examination duties related to in-country and international travel vouchers. Handles all Accounts Receivables and backs up the Class B Cashier.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION :College education in accounting or bookkeeping is required to have sufficient skills to analyze, interpret and apply regulations.
EXPERIENCE:Two years of performing progressively responsible work in voucher examining, allotment accounting, disbursing, and/or bookkeeping.
JOB KNOWLEDGE :Requires detailed knowledge of the FAM and Standardized Regulations. Also requires knowledge of appropriation and allotment bookkeeping and accounting procedures. Knowledge of computerized accounting systems, databases and spreadsheets.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Ability to relate and apply the basic requirements of applicable regulations and procedures to the voucher examining process ; and to judge when additional guidance is required. Ability to explain complicated procedures and regulations clearly and tactfully, both orally and in writing.Ability to follow up tactfully with customers who have outstanding items and achieve a positive result.Ability to manage time well and to prioritize duties and demands appropriately. Good organizational abilities and careful attention to detail required. Ability to operate computers, and to manipulate computer software (word processing, spreadsheets, database) to achieve a desired result.Typing 40 WPM.Use of calculators.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:Interested applicants for this position must submit the Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174) and a current résumé or curriculum vitae that provide additional information. The application form is available at https://bi.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/.