Financial Analyst Job Vacancy- American Embassy

Job Title: Financial Analyst

U.S. Mission, Uganda


VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Number: 102-2010 Date: 10/04/2010

OPEN TO: All Qualified Host Country Candidates

OPENING AND CLOSING DATES: October 4-15, 2010

POSITION TITLE: Financial Analyst

POSITION LOCATION: USAID, FMO OFFICE

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week

POSITION GRADE: FSN-11 (Ugshs.67,623,871 to 97,517,009 p.a. inclusive of allowances).

USAID/Uganda is seeking for a qualified Ugandan for the position of Financial Analyst.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Responsible for the full range of financial analysis and accounting services, and is the Controller’s principal Financial Management representative providing financial expertise and advice for all program activities in the assigned portfolio. She/he is responsible for providing guidance and capacity building relative to financial, administrative and managerial matters impacting USAID activities relevant to implementing partners of the GOU, local, international and U.S. based organizations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1. Education Required: Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or other related field is required.
2. Work Experience: A minimum of three years experience of progressively greater responsibility in professional accounting and auditing is required. Experience with a local CPA firm is preferred.
3. Language Requirement: Must be fluent in English.
4. Knowledge: A thorough knowledge of professional accounting principles, theories, practices and terminology.
5. Skills and Abilities: This position requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to plan and provide analytical support for USAID/Uganda in a timely and effective manner. Computer literacy (Excel, Word, etc.) is required.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should include the following documentation
(i) Application letter clearly specifying the position for which you are applying;
(ii) A Curriculum Vitae/Resume;
(iii) Copies of Academic Transcripts;
(iv) Names, contact numbers, and addresses of three (3) professional references.

Submitted applications and documents become the property of the Embassy and will not be returned.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
1. By mail:
Human Resources Office
Plot 1577 Ggaba Road
P. O. Box 7007, Kampala
Telephone: 0414-259-791/5
2. By Fax:
0414-341-863 - ATTENTION: HR
3. Or by e-mail:
KampalaHR@state.gov

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: October 15, 2010