USAID/Nepal invites applications for employment from all interested and qualified candidates for the position of Accounting Technician in the Office of Financial Management (OFM), under a Foreign Service National (FSN) Personal Services Contract (PSC) subject to availability of funds.
OPEN TO: All interested and qualified candidates
POSITION: Accounting Technician - FSNPSC-08
OPENING DATE: July 24, 2018
CLOSING DATE: August 7, 2018 — 5:00 P.M Kathmandu time
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
The Incumbent serves as the Accounting Technician in the Office of Financial Management (OFM) under the supervision of the Chief Accountant in formulating operating expense and program budgets as well as performing the full range of professional duties in administering a comprehensive accounting system for USAID/Nepal.
As a member of the Office of Financial Management (OFM) Team, ensures performance of duties reflect and recognizes the importance of the timely performance of responsibilities to enable all staff to meet the commitments of USAID/Nepal Mission.
The incumbent assists to prepare the periodically required financial reports and ensures the accuracy and timely submission of accrual data, conducts 1311 reviews to verify the validity of commitment and obligation balances and the need for de-commitment/de-obligations of operating expense and program admin and oversight funds and monthly cash reconciliation. The incumbent reports to the Chief Accountant and is expected to carry out his/her responsibilities with minimal supervision.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- EDUCATION: Completion of at least 2 years of college/university level studies in accounting, finance or business administration or its equivalent is required.
- PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE: At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in professional accounting or closely related accounting work is required.
- KNOWLEDGE: Must possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of professional accounting principles, theories and the ability to apply such principles and theories to specific accounting systems, situations and problems to produce desired results. A thorough knowledge of laws, regulations and procedures governing USAID financial accounting and management is essential.
- LANGUAGE: Level IV English (Fluent) and Level IV Nepali language is required.
- SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be able to complete and present massive amounts of financial data and related information in a concise and professional manner. Must have the ability to analyze numerous account records; and determine the need for various types of entries and adjustments. The ability to organize activities and manage time is essential.
A detailed job description for the position can be obtained by visiting USAID/Nepal website at http://www.usaid.gov/nepal/careers or by requesting USAID/Nepal Human Resources Office.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and a resume - not to exceed 3 pages - and any other documentation that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed in the full job description.
Please provide names of three references and their contact numbers and email addresses as well. Please send your application to the attention of USAID/Nepal Human Resources Office, U.S Embassy Maharajgunj, G.P.O. Box. 295, Kathmandu, Nepal. Applications may be sent electronically to: [email protected]
Only short listed applicants will be contacted to participate in the hiring process.
USAID/Nepal is an equal opportunity employer committed to a staff composition that reflects the social and ethnic diversity of Nepali society. We believe that social inclusion and diversity contribute to excellence. Applicants from disadvantaged castes, under-represented ethnic groups, and women are especially encouraged to apply.
(Announcement Number: 18-04)
