U.S. Embassy Recruitment For Financial Management Analyst

U.S. Embassy Recruitment For Financial Management Analyst – Apply. The U.S. Embassy is now inviting applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Financial Management Analyst. Apply below.

The U.S. Mission to Nigeria comprises the Embassy in Abuja, FCT, and the Consulate General in Lagos. U.S. Consulate General Lagos is the Mission’s representative to the Nigerian people in the southern region.

Applications are invited to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Management Analyst – Employees of Mission-All/or USEFMs, EFMs or MOHs

Announcement Number: Abuja-2022-137
Location: Abuja
Series/Grade: LE – 0450 9
Promotion Potential: LE-9
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours per week

Overview

Hiring Path: Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
- For USEFM – FP is 05/1. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
- Current Employees of the Mission – This includes U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs); Eligible Family Members (EFMs); Declared Members of Household (MOHs), dependents of U.S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) who are assigned under COM – All Agencies
Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation
Appointment Type: Permanent
Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of the probationary period

Summary

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
Travel Required: Not Required

Job Duties

This position reports to the Financial Specialist in the Financial Management Center and is responsible for financial planning and budget formulation.
Incumbent analyses and review funding authorizations for approximately 26 budgets for Mission Nigeria agencies.
The Financial analyst does not have any supervisory responsibility but mentors two management analyst positions in the section.

Requirements And Qualifications For U.S. Embassy Recruitment

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administrative is required.
Note: NYSC Certificate or Exemption document is required.

Experience:

A minimum of five (5) years of progressive work experience with USG especially in budget and/or financial matters is required.

Job Knowledge:

Expert knowledge of FAM/FAH, FTR/JFTR, DSSR, Appropriation Law, and other USG regulations governing accounting and budgeting is required.
Ensures correct interpretation and application of regulations and procedures and decisions to be followed in the accounting and budgeting process is required.
Expert knowledge in dealing with the Local Guard contract, the AIICO pension fund, and business operations of AERA and the American International School is required,

Evaluations:

This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.

Language:

Fluent speaking/reading/writing English is required.

Skills and Abilities:

Good interpersonal relationship and team spirit is required
The ability to articulate and resolve complex issues, the ability to work under pressure; as well as ability to recommend appropriate adjustments to a financial plan is required.
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft office and excel.
The ability to effectively utilize computers and financial software, and advanced administrative, problem-solving, and analytical skills are required.
The ability to communicate effectively – oral and written is required.
Other skills/abilities required for this position are proficiency in the use of computers, typing where accuracy is of critical importance, and very high-level numerical skills.

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.

Other Information:

For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.

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:

AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
AEFM / USEFM
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”), a 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 the 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.

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Salary

NGN 12,160,694 (USD 48,667)

Benefits

Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria 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.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Application Deadline

15th December 2022.

Application Instruction

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.
To apply for this position, click the “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY” button at the top of the page. Click on the “Submit Application” button to complete your application process. 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 the requested information or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:

Residency and/or Work Permit
Degree (not transcript)
NYSC Certificate/Exclusion/Exemption

Eligible Family Member Applicants:

Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
SF-50 (if applicable)

Important Information and Notice

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 Abuja, Nigeria.