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.To obtain a copy of this announcement please visit our Mission websites at: http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/hr_office.htmlPOSITION 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 PROCESSWhen fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIASalaryOR – Ordinarily Resident – N3,154,846 p.a. (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-06In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.Nor – Not Ordinary Resident AEFM – US$36,353 EFM/MOH – US$31,301 (Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-08Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered:Submit Application ToEmbassy of the United States of AmericaHuman Resources Office,Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive,Central District Area,Abuja.Or submit to: HRNigeria@state.gov
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