U.S. EMBASSY OUAGADOUGOU

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT # Ouaga-2024-003

VOUCHER EXAMINER
The U.S. Mission in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Voucher Examiner in the Financial Section.
Opening Date : March 19, 2024
Closing Date : April 02, 2024
Open to : All Interested Applicants/All Sources
Work Schedule : Full-time (40 hours/week)
SALARY : *Ordinarily Resident (OR) : CFA 10,486778p.a. (Starting Salary/Full-Time)
(Position Grade : FSN-07)

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION :

The incumbent in this position examines a variety of the most difficult and complex invoices of an administrative type and other requests for payment of goods and services (e.g., international travel claims and claims against long-term construction contracts) for various agencies at post.

Examines administrative type invoices from a variety of sources to ensure conformance with terms of original purchase orders, contracts, or authorizations. If necessary, follows up with authorizing officer to obtain corrections in documentation or clarification of invoice. Where necessary, consults regulations issued by the paying agency, selects, and interprets applicable portions of regulations, and decides if requested payment is proper or should be questioned. Obtains signatures of receiving or approving officer, as necessary, and checks all computations on invoices and supporting documentation for accuracy and propriety.

Prepares and, where necessary, types of vouchers for payment, including fiscal data and proper description of purpose of payment. Attaches all required supporting documentation with proper signature.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

1. EDUCATION : Two years of university/college studies in business administration, finance, accountancy bookkeeping or related field required.

2. EXPERIENCE : Three years’ experience in accountancy, bookkeeping or related field is required.

3. LANGUAGE : (Good Working Knowledge) spoken/reading/written of English is required.
Level III (Good Working Knowledge) spoken/reading/written of French is required. This may be tested.
1. SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Ability to recognize discrepancies in accounts and be able to track and follow through until resolved. Typing at Level 1 (less than 40 wpm). This position requires a lot of concentration and careful attention to details for a proper processing of the payment vouchers, while being available to all for explanations when needed, or for remittance of checks when necessary. This may be tested.

2. JOB KNOWLEDGE : Knowledge of general accounting practices especially accounts payable. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.

3. HOW TO APPLY : Applicants must complete the following application process to be considered :
• Create an account on the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) Website at https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/bfa/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms
• Choose Announcement Number Ouaga-2024-003 Voucher Examiner and complete the online application.
• Upload any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. Copies of Attestations/Certificates of Work, degrees certificates, wok permits & SF 50 if applicable) into the Electronic Recruitment Application system. click on the "Apply to This Vacancy" to submit your application.
For more information on how to apply, visit the Mission internet site : https://bf.usembassy.gov/jobs/
Required Documents : Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application :

• Two years of university/college studies in business administration, finance, accountancy bookkeeping or related field required.
• Residency and/or Work Permit (If applicable)
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)
• Relevant Work attestations and Certificates.
• Others

What to Expect Next : Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via telephone calls and email.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION : Contact the Human Resources Office at 25 49 53 00.
Note :
• applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
• All applications must be for an open/advertised position.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY : 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.