EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY !
Vacancy Announcement : Bujumbura-2021-14
Open To : All Eligible Candidates - All Sources
Position : Financial Specialist
Series/Grade : Resident (OR) : FSN- 10
Opening Date : April 12, 2021
Closing Date : April 26, 2021
Work Hours : Work schedule : 40 hours/week
Note : Closing time for submission of applications is 24:00. (Online applications only)
BASIC FUNCTIONS : Performs or supervises the performance of such functions as budgeting, financial planning, allotment accounting, voucher examining, cashiering, and payroll, and providing financial management advisory services to the Financial Management Officer and to serviced agencies at post.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION:Completion of university level education training resulting in earning of a baccalaureate degree or the local academic equivalent in accounting or finance.
EXPERIENCE:At least five years performing work described above. 1 year of supervisory experience required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:The work requires a thorough knowledge of 4 FAM, and the B&F aspects of 3 FAM, 6 FAM, and the Standardized Regulations ; thorough knowledge of the functions and organization structures of the post’s served agencies, and particularly, the rules and regulations pertinent to their financial operations.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Must be able to understand financial management implications of changes of priorities to funding levels brought about by reductions in allotments due to cuts, variations in exchange rates, increased costs of material/labor, etc. and recommend adjustments to financial plans and advise management official of programs implications.
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/.