Job Description

Announcement Number:
Abu Dhabi-2024-014
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Abu Dhabi
Position Title:
Voucher Examiner (Financial Assistant)
Open Period:
07/09/2024 - 07/23/2024 Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+4
Series/Grade:
LE - 0420 7
Salary:
AED ?.?122,151 /Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time - (40 hours per week)
Promotion Potential:
LE-7
Duty Location(s):
1
in
Abu Dhabi, AE
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
•HR Section•

•000-000-0000•

•AbudhabiRecruitments@state.gov •Overview
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Hiring Path:
• Open to the public


Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP is 07. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.


All Interested Applicants / All Sources


Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.


Summary:
Note: This position is open for all interested applicants, including UAE nationals, UAE residents, non-resident applicants. Mission assists in obtaining the required residency visa to lawfully work in the UAE.



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 (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.


Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

Duties
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Responsible for timely and accurate payments of approximately one quarter of the 21,800 vouchers processed by Mission UAE annually. Voucher types range from vendor invoices and grants to employee reimbursement payments for 48USG agencies totally approximately $80 million. Responsible for ensuring proper payment and account reconciliation of assigned accounts including utilities, leases, recurring payments like (Etisalat, utilities, fuel, Gas, shipping courier...etc.) and Citibank credit card payments. Processes rejections and advance clearances and responds to Bangkok audit queries as required. Serves under guidance of the Supervisory Voucher Examiner. Serves as the administrative assistant for the Financial Management center (FMC) by generating letters, cables, Dip notes and administrative reports as assigned.





Qualifications and Evaluations
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Requirements:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicant MUST provide the required documentation. See below the Required Document Tab.

EXPERIENCE: Four years of progressive experience in payments or accounting and Value Added Tax refund procedures.


Education Requirements:
University degree in the fields of accounting, business administration, economics, finance, or management required.


Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:



Fluent in English reading, writing and speaking is required.(•This may be tested•)



Good working knowledge in Arabic reading, writing and speaking is required.(•This may be tested•)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): 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.


Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.




Benefits and Other Info
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Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Abu Dhabi, UAE may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.



For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.



The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.


Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.



HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran•

2. AEFM / USEFM

3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights

• IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 ("Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty"), Letter from Veterans' Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A "certification" is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.



This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.



For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.




How to Apply
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How to Apply:
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a public trust clearance.



To apply for this position click the "Submit Application" button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.


Required Documents:
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:

• Valid Passport copy
• Proof of Education - (e.g., official copies of High School Diploma, University Transcripts, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, etc. See education requirement of this VA)
Eligible Family Member Applicants:

o Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

• Valid Passport copy
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans' Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• Proof of Education- (e.g., official copies of High School Diploma, University Transcripts, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, etc. See education requirement of this VA)
• Copy of Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:
Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.



For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.



Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Abu Dhabi, UAE.