Financial Management Analyst at US Embassy December, 2023
Job Description
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Duties
This position reports to the Financial Specialist in the Financial Management Center and is responsible for the 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.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of five (5) years progressive work experience 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.
- Knowledge of 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,
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administrative is required.
Note: NYSC Certificate or Exemption document is required.
Evaluations:
This may be tested. Please specify your level proficiency in the language listed.
LANGUAGE:
- Fluent speaking/reading/writing of English is required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Good interpersonal relationship and team spirit is required
- Ability to articulate and resolve complex issues, ability to work under pressure; as well as ability to recommend appropriate adjustment to financial plan is required.
- Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft office and excel.
- Ability to effectively utilize computers and financial software, and advanced administrative, problem solving, and analytical skills is required. Ability to communicate effectively – oral and written is required.
Other skills/abilities required for this position is proficiency in the use of computers, typing where accuracy is of critical importance and very high-level numerical skills.