U.S. Embassy Recruits Financial Analyst

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the Financial Analyst position in the Financial Management Office (FMO).

Job Title: Financial Analyst, FSN-10/FP-05 (step 5)

Job Location: Abuja

Basic Function of the Position:
The incumbent analyzes and reviews funding authorizations for the various agencies of the U.S. Mission Nigeria. S/he has primary responsibility for the financial planning and budget formulation, development, control and management for budgets in excess of $148 million on an annual basis. In addition the incumbent prepares and submits monthly accounts receivable invoices to employees and agencies totaling over $480K. The incumbent must perform duties in compliance with U.S. Government regulations.

Job Requirements:
NOTE: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be considered.

• University degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Business administration or Economics is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years progressive work experience with budgets or financial matters is required.
• Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required.
• Expert knowledge of the policies, guidelines and regulations governing accounting and budgeting is required.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel is required.
• The ability to effectively utilize computer and financial software is required.

Selection Process
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

Additional Selection Criteria

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
• Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
• Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
• Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
• Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

Remuneration
Salary: OR – Ordinarily Resident–N4,802,338 p.a(Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-10
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
NOR - Not Ordinarily Resident – AEFM - US$56,323.00, EFM/MOH – US$48,338, (Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-05/5

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Closing Date: 3rd March, 2014