Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa/Ethiopia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Voucher Examiner.

The work schedule for this position is:

Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period (4 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Duties and Responsibilites:

• Responsible for receiving, verifying, and processing employee and vendor claims according to the approved contracts, award specifics, lease agreements, purchase orders, Bulk Purchase Agreements (BPA calls), IDIQs (indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity), and local government and utility company agreements.

• Examines and reconciles various invoices for accuracy and ensures that all invoices are accompanied by all required documents and authorizations before processing payment.

• Timely processing of tuition and other entitlement payments like educational allowance representation and ORE vouchers of employee claims according to the FAM and FAH of the USG regulation.

• Responsible for tracking, submitting, and collecting VAT reimbursements from Ethiopian tax authorities.

• Responsible for purchase card and Travel card reconciliation review and processing payment for Citi Bank.

• The position also communicates with outside vendors and embassy employees who require vouchering service, this includes greeting, escorting, and directing guests, answering phone inquiries, and handling requests or complaints professionally.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

• EXPERIENCE: Two years of voucher examination, bookkeeping, or related accounting and financial experience is required.

Note: Please upload all work experience copies of yours under "Other Document 1 or 2"

Education Requirements:

• Education:- Completion of commercial college (Diploma) in Finance, Accounting, or Management is required.

Note: Please upload all copies of your Education under "University Degree"

Evaluations:

• LANGUAGE: Fluency in English and Amharic is required. (These may be tested

SKILL AND ABILITIES: The incumbent must be able to relate funds management with programs and projects at the post. He/she must possess a high level of interpersonal skills. (These may be tested).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission 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.

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

• For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

• The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

• AEFM / USEFM

• FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on the letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date, and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

How to Apply

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public trust security clearance.

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