USAID Financial Analyst

Number: 098-2013                         Date: 11/25/2013

OPEN TO:                                       All Qualified Candidates

OPENING AND CLOSING DATES:     November 25 to December 9, 2013

POSITION TITLE:                            Financial Analyst                                                                                                       
POSITION LOCATION:                    USAID, OFM Office

HOURS OF WORK:                         40 hours per week

POSITION GRADE:                         FSN-11  (Ugshs. 63,911,537 to 95,867,307 p.a. inclusive of allowances).

USAID/Uganda is recruiting a qualified individual to fill the position of Financial Analyst.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITIONThe incumbent provides a full range of financial management and advisory services in support of USAID/Uganda Development Objective (DO) teams. He/she performs reviews of financial terms and conditions on project agreements, project implementation orders, Global Acquisition and Assistance System requisitions, contracts, purchase and delivery orders, and lease and grant agreements for compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and procedures relating to accounting and fund controls.  S/he provides professional financial guidance to USAID/Uganda Mission management personnel on a range of issues related to the financial management aspects of proposed activities; participates as a key member of the technical/Development Objective teams throughout the Program Cycle in activities such as periodic portfolio and/or project implementation reviews, procurement planning exercises, etc.

In addition, s/he participates in the performance of various types of audits, financial reviews, pre-award assessments, control environment and risk assessments, cost effectiveness assessments, closeout reviews, etc. Is responsible for ensuring compliance with USAID audit requirements for all contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements; prepares and executes the annual audit management plan. The incumbent is responsible for conducting the annual review of the Mission’s internal control systems as required by the Federal Manager’s Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA); and participates in the assessment of partner country public financial management and procurement systems.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSNOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1.  Education:  A university degree in accounting, finance or business administration.  In addition, a professional certification, (e.g. CPA or ACCA) is required.  A master’s degree 
in accounting, finance, business administration or related field is highly desirable.

2.  Work Experience:  A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in professional financial analysis, accounting or auditing; preferably with an international development organization or accounting firm, are required.  
3.  Language Requirement:  Must be fluent in the English language in speaking, reading and writing.  
4.   Knowledge:  A thorough knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS); principles and accepted practices of Ugandan governmental and business institutions with regards to finance, accounting, budgeting and reporting; as well as governmental and not-for-profit accounting, budgeting and reporting. In-depth professional-level knowledge of development principles, concepts and practices, especially as they relate to performing audits of development programs and projects are highly desirable. Knowledge of Public Financial Management systems, Committee of Sponsoring Organizations Internal Control Framework, International auditing standards and related areas is highly desirable.

5.  Skills and Abilities:  Excellent skills and abilities in performing audits (financial and programmatic), internal control assessments, financial reviews, compliance reviews, etc. Ability to perform sophisticated analysis of management controls and capabilities of partner/beneficiary organizations is required. Ability to evaluate financial aspects of activities and programs, institutional capacities and capabilities is also required. Ability to present results and recommendations to a broad audience, both orally and in writing, is necessary. Must have excellent interpersonal skills.  Must have solid verbal communication skills to be able to explain and interpret Government of Uganda (GOU) attitudes, priorities and concerns to USAID officials, and to negotiate financial management and audit issues with appropriate GOU organizations and/or USAID implementing partners, technical advisors, counterparts, and peers. Excellent writing skills are required in order to prepare regular audit reports to the Regional Inspector General of USAID. The ability to work effectively in a Team environment, and to achieve consensus on policy, program/project, and administrative matters is required. Strong IT skills are required to be able to effectively understand and process the systems and data that form the heart of the task performed in this position.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should include the following documentation
(i)  A completed and signed Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed
 Staff – http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html
 (ii)  Application letter clearly specifying the position for which you are applying;
(iii) A Curriculum Vitae/Resume;
(iv) Copies of Academic Transcripts;
(v)  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 TOHuman Resources Office
By e-mail at KampalaHR@state.gov
ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Please use standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please include all documents in one attachment.
Telephone:  0414-259-791/5

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION:  December 9, 2013