About the Organisation

Job Title

Budget Analyst job at U.S. Mission

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Financial Specialist, the incumbent oversees multiple post budgets and will be responsible for budget formulation in conformance with approved guidelines, budget monitoring and reporting as well as response to data calls.

The U.S. Mission in Uganda is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Budget Analyst.

The work schedule for this position is:
Full Time, 40 hours per week
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time following receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties:

Under the direct supervision of the Financial Specialist, the incumbent oversees multiple post budgets and will be responsible for budget formulation in conformance with approved guidelines, budget monitoring and reporting as well as response to data calls.
Performing research and computations necessary to establish cost and expense levels for financial plans and provide justifications for the same. Ensuring that obligations and expenditures are in accordance with the budget.
Advise agencies through the Financial Management Officer on variations in the budget and recommend alternatives and options in order to ensure that there is adequate funding for the various programs.
Ability to forecast and project expenditure and advise agencies on adequacy of available funding and need for reprogramming.
Report preparation for assigned agencies and the Financial Management Officer.

Qualifications and Competencies

Qualifications and Evaluations

EDUCATION:

A University degree in either of the following: Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, Social Sciences, Arts, Education, Social Work and Social Administration, Law, Commerce, Finance, Ethics and Development are required.

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in financial management and budgeting with a computerized system, or cashiering is required.

Evaluations: (This may be tested)

LANGUAGE:

English level IV (Fluent) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must be able to relate funds management with mission, programs and projects at post.
Must be able to understand budget management and implications of changes of priorities.
Must possess a high level of interpersonal skills and ability to articulate complex issues both orally and written is required.