• Required No. of Employee's : 1
  • Salary : 0.00
  • Duration of Employment : Full Time
  • Prefered Sex : Male/Female
  • Sector of Vacancy : ACCOUNTANCY & FINANCE

Qualification/Work Experience :

  • Qualifications and Evaluations Requirements: EXPERIENCE: At least five years of accounting (or related field) experience performing progressively more responsible work of a program/technical/administrative nature for USG government agency or other government agency. The emphasis is placed on analytical, judgmental, and expository capabilities. Minimum of one year supervisory experience is required. Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or equivalent with a major in accounting, finance or economics is required. Evaluations: LANGUAGE: Fluency in English (Speaking/Writing/Reading) and Good working knowledge in French (Speaking/Writing/Reading) are required. This may be tested. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be computer literate. Good working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, Windows, Internet and other computer tools is required. Must be able to read and interpret fairly complex regulations. Incumbent must also be able to articulate (orally and in writing) complex issues and relationships between functions/programs/ project and funding option. Incumbent must be able to supervise and motivate subordinates effectively, in order to ensure projects, reports and daily assignments are performed accurately and in timely basis. Must have training experience to properly train new and present Finance section staff members. Should be at ease with calculators and adding machines as well as with typewriter and photocopiers. Must be thoroughly capable of operating the Automated Cashier System for Windows. Good math skills. The incumbent must be well-organized and able to work well with others and should also have good customer services skills. Ability to work in a multiple tasking environment. Must possess a high level of interpersonal skills in order to be able to gain acceptance of recommendations relative to financial management issues. Must be able to relate funds management with Mission, programs and projects of the post. Must be able to understand financial management implications of changes of priorities, tempo, and direction of programs and projects and be able to recommend corresponding adjustments to financial plans. Must be able to relate changes to funding levels brought about by reductions in allotments due to budget cuts, variations in exchange rates, increased costs of material and labor etc., and advice appropriate management officials accordingly, concerning program implications. This may be tested.

Job Description:

  • Overview Hiring Path: • Open to the public Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM - FP is 05. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C. • All Interested Applicants / All Sources Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation Appointment Type Permanent Appointment Type Details: • Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period Marketing Statement: We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply. Summary: The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week) Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end. Supervisory Position: Yes Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No Back to top Duties Supervises the Accounting/Budget Unit and the Voucher Unit with a team of six Financial Management staff: two Budget Analysts/Accountants and four Voucher Examiners. The incumbent is supervised by the FMO and serves as an advisor to the FMO and MGT Officer. Manages Finance staff regarding $28 million in served funds and $6 million in non-serviced disbursements. Directs day-to-day workflow of the office, ensures policies and procedures are followed, and manages and trains staff. Responsible for the ICASS Budget process and advises ICASS agencies at post. How to Apply How to Apply: All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. issued Security clearance. To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site. Required Documents: To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position. All Applicants: • Residency and/or Work Permit (If applicable) • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in the required field • Proof of experience/Work Attestations Eligible Family Member Applicants: • Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent) • Passport copy • DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable) • SF-50 (if applicable) Next Steps: ONLY Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email. For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office. Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Yaounde, Cameroon.

EMPLOYER : US Embassy

EMPLOYER'S LOCATION : Yaounde