As a financial analyst (FA), the incumbent serves as the Mission’s expert and adviser on all financial management matters necessary to support mission Kenya programs and the achievement of the Mission’s objectives.
The incumbent manages a full range of financial services including strategic planning and budget formulation; budget execution; financial planning, monitoring, and reporting; accounting; and review of employee allowances for 67 ICASS agencies.
The incumbent maintains a primary portfolio of between six and nine agencies/sections and a back-up portfolio of similar size. The incumbent is responsible for providing the status of funds and overall financial management advice on these allotments to agency and senior Post management officials. Each FA is responsible for the management of $80 to $120 million annually.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
Must have a minimum of six years working experience in budget, accounting, finance, vouchering, or cashiering is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Must have advanced knowledge of professional accounting principles, theories, practices, procedures, and regulations. Detailed knowledge of the host country operational environment including economic trends, inflation, exchange rate, labor, and tax laws, especially as related to budget and financial management.
Education Requirements:
University degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business administration is required.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:
ENGLISH: Level 4 – Fluent; speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate
KISWAHILI: Level 3 – Good working knowledge; speaking, reading & writing
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must have excellent computer proficiency, including advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet management. Must have strong conceptual, organizational, and analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to ensure accuracy of documents, analyses, and reports. Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. This position requires flexibility and the ability to prioritize tasks. Must be able to exercise sound judgement and be proactive.
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.
Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in (insert post and/or country name) may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
- Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible to apply.
- Candidates with a hiring preference who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment may NOT be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw their candidacy for the first position in writing.
- The following may also be considered when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, etc.
Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **
* IMPORTANT:
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”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, 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 Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.
How to Apply
How to Apply:
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Police Clearance Certificate.
To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.Required Documents:
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.
All Applicants:
• Residency and/or Work Permit
• University degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business administration
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)Next Steps:
Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Nairobi, Kenyan.
Close Period : 08/06/2024
