Fresher Voucher Examiner United States Embassy / US Mission Jobs
Job Title: Voucher Examiner (Internal Jobs)
Organisation: United States US Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Salary Grade: FSN7– Ugshs 46,440,981 p.a. inclusive of allowances
Vacancy Announcement Number: 11-18
Open to: Current Employees of the Mission – All Agencies and/or U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs), Eligible Family Members (EFMs), or Members of Household (MOH) – All Agencies
About US Embassy:
The United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years. Ambassador Deborah R. Malac currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.
Among the offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:
- United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- Peace Corps
Job Summary: The Voucher Examiner will be responsible for the complete voucher examining process (except certification) of a considerable variety of average to moderately complex administrative type of vouchers, invoices and claims. Prepares non-cash Vouchers and requests payments in U.S., local and third currency for goods, services and other expense transactions while ensuring that payment is proper and according to Regulations. Contacts vendors/ payees if additional information and clarification is needed. The employee is responsible for the voucher throughout the entire process, up to certification by the Certifying Officer. Orders Checks and EFT payments in U.S., local and third currency through RFMS/M (disbursing system). Will also be required to handle Value Added Tax (VAT) refund claims processing, reporting, control, and voucher processing. The incumbent must possess specialized knowledge of host country VAT regulations and procedures in order to advise employees and post management on VAT issues.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
- The applicants for the US Embassy Voucher Examiner career opportunity should hold a University degree in finance and accounting, audit, commerce, business administration, or statistics
- A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, auditing, cashiering, book keeping, and voucher examining is required.
- Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, organize a large and varied workload in an efficient and timely fashion, and develop procedures for the successful implementation of work assignments. Must possess considerable skills in articulating complex issues orally and in writing, (e.g., to explain disallowance of claims or deductions) through comprehending and properly applying technical regulations and requirements to the voucher examining process. Must be skilled in using the computer (MS Office) to process transactions in a financial disbursement system. Must possess considerable skill (tact and diplomacy) in interacting with host government officials as it relates to following up on VAT submissions and refunds
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and concepts, financial management and reporting as well as office operations is mandatory. Working knowledge of the DSSR, FTR, FAM/H.
- Language: Level IV English ability (fluent written, spoken and reading) is required.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the United States Embassy in Kampala are encouraged to Apply Online by following the instructions below;
- Applicants shall be required to register under the careers page for US Embassy Kampala using the link, Click Here
- You will receive confirmation of registration and proceed to apply.
- On completion of this process you will receive an auto response via your email.
NB: Applicants claiming a U.S. Veteran’s preference must submit written documentation confirming eligibility (e.g., Member Copy 4 of Form DD-214, Letter from the Veteran’s Administration, or certification documenting eligibility under the VOW Act with an expected discharge no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted) by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veteran’s preference will not be considered in the application process. Specific criteria for receiving a U.S. Veteran’s preference may be found in HR/OE’s Family Member Employment Policy (FMEP).
Deadline: 5th March 2018
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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