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Announcement Number:Pretoria-2024-123Hiring Agency:Embassy PretoriaPosition Title:Accounting Technician – All Interested Applicants / All SourcesOpen Period:12/06/2024 – 12/20/2024Format MM/DD/YYYYVacancy Time Zone:GMT+2Series/Grade:LE – 0410 8Salary:ZAR R409,567 – ZAR R573,390 /Per YearWork Schedule:Full-time – • 40 hours per weekPromotion Potential:LE-8Duty Location(s):
Pretoria, SFTelework Eligible:NoFor More Info: HR Section
000-000-0000
HRatPost@state.gov
Hiring Path:• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:This position is open to:
• All Interested Applicants / All Sources
Security Clearance Required:Public Trust – Background InvestigationAppointment TypePermanentAppointment Type Details:
• Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary periodMarketing Statement:
We encourage you to review the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
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.Summary:
The U.S. Mission in Pretoria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Accounting Technician in the Financial Management Office (FMO).Supervisory Position: No Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No Travel Required: Not Required
Serves as the accounting technician for the ICASS allotment, performing data entry functions for these allotments by establishing obligations in the secure financial system (Momentum) as directed by the Financial Specialist.
Ensures that allotments provided by Agency Headquarters are controlled and executed within funding limitations. Records advice of allotments and obligations in the financial system (Momentum). Ensures that accurate and complete fiscal data is recorded on all funding requests. Ensures availability of funds, after analyzing and reviewing the Charleston Financial Service Center (CFSC)
Requirements:
All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:
All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam. [
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Education Requirements:
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.
High School Diploma is required.
Two years College study in accounting, auditing, business-related fields or equivalent experience is required.Evaluations:
You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.Qualifications:
Experience: Two years of progressively responsible experience in either voucher examining or accounting required.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Language: Fluency in English – Speaking/Reading/Writing is required. (This will be tested)
Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.
Job Knowledge: Must have strong financial analytic background with the ability to interpret financial reports, analyze reports and be familiar with
generally accepted accounting principles and practices as used in appropriation and allotment accounting. Good knowledge fiscal accounting procedures and regulations.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Skills And Abilities: Must have strong skills in computer applications, MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point and other spreadsheets. Must possess the
ability to solve problems, work independently, draft cogent replies to inquiries, and interact with all levels of employees.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel is required. (This will be tested).
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Benefits:Agency Benefits:
The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees.
For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:
A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the order listed below. It is essential you accurately describe your status in your application, failure to do so may result in a determination that you are not eligible for a hiring preference.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER
* IMPORTANT: US citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) 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”) preferably Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability, 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 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 in order for the preference to be given.
** This level of preference applies to all FS employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATIONS
The following apply to EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs only:
The following apply to Locally Employed (LE) staff only:
How to Apply:
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Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.
You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.
To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.
We foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace where employees can be themselves. We invite qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Required Documents:
Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
All Applicants:
In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:
Next Steps:
The HR Office will contact successful applicants. For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website
Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.
All the best with your applications
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