United States Embassy USAID Jobs – Voucher Examiner

Job Title:    Voucher
Examiner  
Organisation: United
States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Vacancy Number: 090/2013
Duty Station: USAID,
OFM Office, Uganda
Salary Grade: FSN-8 (Ugshs.
38,988,039 to 58,134,949 p.a. inclusive of allowances)
Job Summary: The job
holder examines, analyzes and recommends for payment a variety of difficult and
complex vouchers, including claims against contracts, purchase orders, grants,
cooperative agreements and complex travel vouchers; ensures that
claims/payments request documents are valid and accurate; the expenditures
presented for reimbursement are consistent with the terms and conditions as
stated in the contracts or grants; and that they are adequately supported by
proper and sufficient documentation.
For a full job description, please visit the link
below with all duties and responsibilities on http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
NOTE: 
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with
specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
  • The candidate should
    possess a university
    in
    accounting, auditing, business administration or a related field.
  • At
    least four years of progressively responsible experience in voucher
    examination/accounts payables, accounting/auditing or related budget and
    fiscal work.
  • Language
    Requirement:  Must be fluent in the English language.  
  • General
    familiarity with accounting principles and concepts, financial management
    and reporting procedures.
  • Excellent
    computer skills are required. 
  • Ability
    to comprehend and logically, accurately and properly apply the voucher
    examination process, various and detailed technical program regulations, terms,
    and conditions as exist. 
  • Must
    have tact and ability to explain clearly and convincingly the rationales
    for payment disallowances.
  • Demonstrable
    analytical and decision-making abilities.
  • Ability
    to work under limited   supervision, and to organize and
    prioritize work schedules is also critical.
  • Incumbent
    must also be able to  undertake a critical review of vouchers,
    applying technical skills together with existing general rules and
    regulations to each and every voucher submitted for payment and
    liquidation.
  • Excellent
    interpersonal and customer service skills.
How to Apply:
All those interested in working with the US mission in
Kampala should send their applications and strictly adhere to the following:
Universal Application for Employment as a Locally
Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) Download
it Here.
  • A current resume or
    curriculum vitae.
  • 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.
  • Any other documentation
    (e.g. essays, transcripts/certificates, awards) that addresses the
    qualification requirements of the position as listed above. 
Submit Application To:
Human Resources Office
By email at KampalaHR@state.gov
NB: Only electronic submissions will be accepted
and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please clearly indicate the position applied for in
the subject area of the email submission.
Please use standard file types such as Microsoft Word
(.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please send all documents in one file
attachment.
Telephone:  0414-306001/259-791/5
Deadline: 11th November 2013
The US Mission in Kampala provides equal opportunity
and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to
race, color religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political
affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.  The Department of
State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel
operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
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