VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT HR- 022/2008
The U.S. Embassy is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Accountant/Administrative Assistantwithin the Financial Management Office.
OPEN TO: ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES
(Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.)
POSITION: Accountant/Administrative Assistant
OPENING DATE: July 29, 2008
CLOSING DATE: August 12, 2008
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
GRADE/STEP: 07/01 (Please contact the HR Office for further details)
NOTE: ALL NON-LIBERIAN APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS ALLOWING WORK IN COUNTRY BEFORE BEING ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:
The position provides basic accounting functions in the Financial Management Office (FMO) and support services in the area of clerical and administrative duties as well as voucher processing and examination.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
--Reconciliation of signed receiving reports with inventory for ICASS/Program allocations; receive and review Purchase Orders (PO) and vendor invoices for error; journal entries for cost allocations.
--Process Accounts Receivables (AR); track ICASS charges; invoice customers; follow-up on customer’s inquiries; research queries in WinACS; research to determine the validity of obligations; one-time special project as assigned by the Financial Supervisor or Manager; act as back-up to assigned Financial Assistant.
--Answer telephone; log cables into shared drive; log and file Cash Vouchers and update OBO reposts; up-date ODC, MSG, and status reports; update Master Filing System (SF-1166 and Cashier Transactions); up-date inventory receiving reports; drafts outgoing cables and track time and attendance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
-- Bachelor Degree in Accounting is required. Clerical training is required.
-- 2-3 years accounting experience working as an accountant is required.
-- Must have basic accounting knowledge and be familiar with processing vouchers and postings.
-- Must have basic computer knowledge (word processing and excel spreadsheet);
-- Must have the ability to handle basic administrative functions and be able to deal tactfully with customers and other staff.
-- Must have level I typing skills (at least 30 words per minute).
-- Level IV (fluent) in spoken and written English is required.
SELECTION PROCESS
After initial screening qualified applicants will be invited for an interview. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:
Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and visa status in determining successful candidacy.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:
1. Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612); or Applying for a Federal Job (OF-510); or
A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612 or OF-510; plus
2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
Please note that the OF-612 is only to be used by currently employed U.S Embassy Employees.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
Application for Accountant/Administrative Assistant
American Embassy
P.O. Box 98
1000 Monrovia 10 Liberia
Drop in application box at Gate #2
Please include point of contact information including full name and telephone number.
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: August 12, 200
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