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Job Title:   Accountant (Two Positions) USAID  
Announcment No:   09-169  
Starting Date:   July 2, 2009  
Closing Date:   July 18, 2009  
Location:   Islamabad
Detail  
Salary:(Rs. 1,524,989 p.a. to Rs. 2,801,162 p.a.)
Position Grade: FSN-10

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
The incumbent is responsible for the complete operating expense (OE) accounting and budget administration, financial planning, formulation, forecasting, analysis, and execution for USAID/Pakistan. Enters OE and Program accounting transactions, maintains the integrity of the automated accounting system and produces financial reports. H/She serves as the Mission’s Financial Specialist for all ICASS-related budget/issues.

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:

EDUCATION: A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration is required.

EXPERIENCE: From four to six years of progressively responsible experience in professional accounting, auditing, or financially-oriented business management.

LANGUAGE: Level IV English ability (fluency) is required. English writing and speaking skills are particularly important.

KNOWLEDGE: A thorough knowledge and understanding of professional accounting principles, theories, practices and terminology as well as the principles and accepted practices of governmental and business financial accounting, budgeting and reporting is required. Familiarity with budgeting techniques is desirable.

SKILLS & ABILITIES: Must be able to make independent judgments on budget estimates. Must be able to develop and maintain contacts with USAID/ Pakistan’s operations staff. Must be able to gather and present facts and recommendations in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing.


Job Title:   Voucher Examiner (USAID)  
Announcment No:   09-170  
Starting Date:   July 2, 2009  
Closing Date:   July 18, 2009  
Location:   Islamabad
Detail  
Salary:(Rs. 685,919 p.a. to Rs. 1,251,926 p.a.)
Position Grade: FSN-8

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
The Office of Financial Management (OFM) is responsible for providing full financial management services to USAID/Pakistan. It maintains a comprehensive accounting system (currently in cooperation with the USAID/Manila accounting station). It provides dedicated financial analysis and accounting support to each strategic objective team and, as needed, technical guidance to contractors and grantees. The Voucher Examiner is an integral member to the OFM, working throughout the range of Office functions. Illustratively, this includes serving as the primary timekeeper for the OFM Staff, serving as the primary USDH AETA Coordinator, providing complex to medium voucher examination services and providing administrative support to the Office. Voucher Examiner works under the direct supervision of the Chief Accountant and general supervision of the USAID/Pakistan Controller.

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:

EDUCATION: Possession of a Bachelor Degree in accounting/or Diploma in accounting from any recognized college is required.

EXPERIENCE: At least five years of performing voucher examining work with host government organizations, NGOs or in Diplomatic Missions.

LANGUAGE: Level IV English and Urdu ability (fluency) is required. English writing and speaking skills are particularly important.

KNOWLEDGE: A thorough knowledge of applicable sections of Financial Management and Accounting systems and general office procedures and practices is required.

SKILLS & ABILITIES: The ability to read, comprehend, and logically apply complicated regulations, directives, and procedures relating to the USAID voucher examining process is required. Typing skills and good word and data processing skills are required. Familiarity with a variety of computer programs and applications also will be very useful. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Flexibility to perform a variety of tasks at the same time, excellent organization skills in order to ensure smooth and efficient "paper “flow" in OFM.