Voucher Examiner at USAID Nigeria

USAID/Nigeria in Abuja is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidate to fill the position below in the Office of Financial Management (OFM):

Job Title: Voucher Examiner FSN-07

Location: Abuja
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week

Basic Function of the Position

• The incumbent examine and process vouchers and invoices of multi-million dollar, long term technical assistance contractors and grantees both direct and host country, for USAID project and non-project activities and administrative operations, recommending for payment or indicating required clarification or justification.
• The job holder control and monitor payment requests and disbursements for USAID project and non-project activities and administrative operations. These include but are not limited to vouchers for purchase orders, contracts, travel and shipping documents.

Position Requirements
Note: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be considered.

• University Degree in Accounting, Business management or related field is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ working experience in accounting or a closely related field with practical knowledge of basic accounting concepts and the flow of accounting transactions are required.
• Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English Language is required.
• Language proficiency will be tested.
• Good general knowledge of accounting office operations is required.
• Incumbent must be familiar with generally accepted accounting principle and standards.
• Ability to analyze numerous accounting records and determine the need for various types of entries and adjustment; to reconcile and balance accounts; and to relate the purpose and objectives of projects to their cost and fiscal requirement is required.

Selection Process
When fully qualified, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

Additional Selection Criteria

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
• Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
• 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.
• Only successful applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be notified.
• 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.

Salary
Or - Ordinarily Resident - N3,459,393.00 p.a (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-07
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.

Application Closing Date
24th July, 2015

How to Apply
Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered:

• Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus,
• Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
• Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
• A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference the job title and announcement number on the application letter.
• Limit all electronic (e-mail) submissions to one entry/e-mail not larger than 5MB. Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats, not pictures.
• E-mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Submit Application To:
Embassy of the United States of America
Human Resources Office,
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive,
Central District Area,
Abuja.
Or submit to: HRNigeria@state.gov

Click here to download Application Form for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) (PDF 1.78 MB)

Click here to download the Instructions for Completing DS-174 (PDF 2.40 MB)

Note: All not ordinarily resident applicants must have the required work and residency permits to be eligible for consideration. a U.S. Citizen EFM does not have to be residing in country to be considered, but the sponsoring officer under chief of mission (com) authority does have to be assigned officially to post.