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Voucher Examiner job at U.S. Mission | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
The U.S. Mission to Uganda, represented by the U.S. Embassy in Kampala, is dedicated to advancing U.S. interests and fostering a robust partnership with Uganda through diplomatic engagement, development assistance, and support for democratic governance. Under the leadership of Ambassador William W. Popp since September 2023, the Mission has been recognized for its commitment to promoting health, education, and economic development in Uganda.
The Embassy maintains a professional work culture that emphasizes integrity, collaboration, and respect, offering various job opportunities and work arrangements for both U.S. and Ugandan staff. Established in 1963, the Mission has evolved to address contemporary challenges, including public health crises and democratic reforms, by implementing innovative programs tailored to Uganda's needs. With a significant presence in Kampala, the Mission extends its reach through partnerships across Uganda, aiming to positively impact communities nationwide.
Core values such as promoting democratic principles, enhancing mutual understanding, and supporting sustainable development guide the Mission's initiatives. In line with its corporate social responsibility, the U.S. Mission engages in programs that support education, health, and community development, contributing to Uganda's progress. For more information, visit the U.S. Embassy in Uganda's official website at https://ug.usembassy.gov/.
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Full Time
Deadline:
27 Oct 2024
Job Title
Voucher Examiner job at U.S. Mission
U.S. Mission
Job Description
The U.S. Mission in Uganda is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Voucher Examiner in the Financial Management Office
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
How to Apply:
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Local Security Certification or Public Trust clearance.
All applications must be submitted online. Applicants shall be required to register under the careers page for U.S. Embassy Kampala following instructions on the link below:
https://ug.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/
For further assistance call 0414-306001
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Duties:
Responsible for the complete voucher examining process (except final review and certification) of a considerable variety of average to moderately complex administrative type of vouchers invoices and claims.
Prepares non-cash vouchers and requests payments in US, local and third currency for goods, services and other expense transactions while ensuring that payment is proper, legal and correct in accordance with applicable regulations.
Contacts vendors, payees if additional information and clarification is needed.
Incumbent is responsible for the voucher throughout the entire process up to certification by the Certifying Officer.
Orders EFT payments in US, local and third currency through RFMS/M (disbursing system).
Will also be required to handle Value Added Tax (VAT) reporting, control, and voucher processing.
Incumbent must possess or gain specialized knowledge of host country VAT regulations and procedures in order to advise employees and post management on VAT issues.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
EDUCATION:
Completion of two years of general college or university studies is required.
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
Two years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, auditing, cashiering, bookkeeping, or voucher examining is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and concepts, financial management and reporting as well as office operations is mandatory.
Familiarity with handling vouchers, VAT and/or cashiering transactions with public offices/large government institutions is required.
LANGUAGE:
Good English working knowledge; written and spoken.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must possess considerable skills in articulating complex issues orally and in writing, (e.g., to explain disallowance of claims or deductions in vendor invoices) through comprehending and properly applying technical regulations and requirements to the voucher examining process.
Must be skilled in using the computer (MS Word, MS Excel and MS Access) to process transactions in a financial data base.
Must possess considerable skill (tact and diplomacy) in interacting with customers, vendors and host government officials as it relates to processing various types of vouchers and backing up the cashier. Incumbent must have ability to establish priorities, organize a large and varied workload in an efficient and timely fashion, and develop procedures for the successful implementation of work assignments.
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