Voucher Examiner

Job Description

Career Opportunity

USAID/Ethiopia is accepting applications from interested individuals for the position of Voucher Examiner in the Office of Financial Management (OFM)

Location of Work: USAID/US Embassy, Entoto Road
Final closing Date: November 11, 2015
Salary Range: FSN-07 (USD 9,659 to USD 17, 387) depending on the candidate’s earning history, qualification and experience
Vacancy Announcement No. 18/15

Basic Functions
The Voucher Examiner is a member of the USAID/Ethiopia Office of financial Management team and reports to the Supervisory Voucher Examiner. The incumbent examines, analyzes and recommends for payment a variety of vouchers, including claims against purchase orders, contracts, travel authorizations, and other obligating documents; ensures voucher and supporting documents are valid and accurate; the expenditures presented for reimbursement are consistent with the terms and conditions as stated in the authorizing document; and that claims are adequately supported by proper and sufficient documentations. In addition, he/she provides technical guidance and expert interpretation of applicable U.S.G. payment regulations and procedures to employees, implementing partners and vendors

Job Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Diploma in accounting is required. A University Degree in Accounting is highly desirable
Experience: At least there to four years of progressively responsible experience in voucher examining, accounting or related fiscal work. A minimum of two years in voucher examining for a USG Agency, preferably a USAID mission is desirable.
Language: Level IV in both English and Amharic are required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: A thorough knowledge of applicable sections of the Foreign Affairs Manual and Handbook, Department of State Standardized Regulations, FAR/AIDAR provisions, Joint Travel Regulations, and pertinent sections of the ADS and other USAID regulations and procedures. Requires considerable act and diplomacy, and good cross-cultural communications skills. Incumbent must have the ability to undertake a critical review of vouchers, applying technical skills together with existing USAID rules and regulations to each and every voucher submitted for payment and liquidation. Must be able to explain clearly the reasons for payment suspensions. Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

Closing date: Nov 11,2015

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How to Apply

All applicants must complete Universal Application for Employment (DS-174). Interested individuals can obtain Application Form at the back gate of the U.S. Embassy located at Entoto road between the hours of 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM or download the application form from the internethttp://ethiopia.usembassy.gov//job_opportunities.html

Only applicants who meet or exceed the stated position requirements will be considered.

Application should be submitted to:

The Human Resources Office

USAID/Ethiopia

C/O US Embassy, P.O.Box: 1014

Addis Ababa Ethiopia or at the back gate of the U.S. Embassy

Late applications will not be considered

Please do not apply online if other application instructions are stated.Please do not accept payment requests at any of the recruitment phases!

Job Categories: Accounting and Finance Jobs. Job Types: Full-Time. Job expires in 30 days.

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