Accounting Technician needed at U.S. Embassy South Africa
Job title : Accounting Technician
Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria
Deadline : January 19, 2025
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Duties
- 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)
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:
- security certificate; or
- security clearance.
- 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:
- 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.
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.
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).
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