Budget Analyst at U.S. Embassy October, 2023

Budget Analyst at U.S. Embassy October, 2023

About: Announcement Number:

DaresSalaam-2023-053

Hiring Agency:Embassy Dar Es Salaam

Position Title: Budget Analyst (Internal Candidates Only)

Open Period: 10/05/2023 – 10/19/2023

Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+3

Series/Grade: LE – 0405 8

Salary:TZS TSh38,384,127 /Per Year

Work Schedule:Full-time – 40HRS PER WEEK

Promotion Potential:LE-8

Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in

Dar Es Salaam, TZ

Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Dar es Salaam is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Budget Analyst in the Finance Management Section.

Supervisory Position:No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:No

Travel Required:Occasional Travel

Duties

The incumbent reports to Supervisory Budget Analyst and is responsible for performing a full range of financial services such as budget formulation, execution, monitoring, analysis, accounting, and reporting in accordance with ICASS Service Standards, US Government Appropriation Law, and Agency specific policies. Independently compiles and justifies the annual and mid-year financial budget plans for the PEPFAR and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in excess of $11 million. Develops detailed justifications to support requests for funds. Prepares reports on allotment as requested by the Financial Management Office and Washington.

Budget formulation: 50%

With the most minimal and general supervision, the incumbent performs budget work for allotments, independently formulating the annual and mid-year budget submissions. Budgets are submitted in format requirements in the various functional activities under each allotment. Provides advice on budget submission requirements, including: historical performance financial projections and justifications for requested resource levels. Analyzes past fiscal year funding levels to determine new fiscal requirements estimates costs for new Program requirements. Analyzes recurring program costs and monitors non-recurring costs. Analyzes and tracks exchange rate gains and losses and is responsible for adjusting budgets to reflect dollar differences. This person prepares budgetary reports on above allotments as requested by post management and Washington.

Accounting: 25%

Ensures that allotments provided by Washington are controlled and executed within funding limitations. Ensures that accurate and complete fiscal data is recorded on all funding requests. Ensures availability of funds, after analyzing and reviewing the CFSC accounting reports, the RFMS Viewer interim reports, and subsidiary accounting ledgers. This includes ensuring obligation exist prior to initiating payment and making adjustments to obligations after reviewing FSC-P62 and FSC-P60 reports. Monitors and analyzes apparent trends in obligations, in anticipation of reprogramming requirements. Proposes plans for minor reprogramming when deviations from original budget estimates are necessary because of significant changes in operating programs. Periodically reconciles accounting records and confirms the accuracy of obligations and expenditures against financial plans.

Reconciliation: 25%

Reconciles FSC 62s routinely to ensure liquidations do not exceed obligations and that allotments are not exceeded in violation of the Anti-Deficiency Act. Develops and prepares official monthly, quarterly and annual reports by allotment and sub-object status using a CFSCA P-60 and P-62 reports to ensure funds are in balance with FSC Charleston accounting records. Takes corrective action immediately when errors are discovered. Periodically, reconciles accounting records and confirms the accuracy of obligations and expenditures against financial plans.

Job holder will perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Five years of work experience in accounting, auditing or data analytics is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

– Knowledge of structure of US Government funding process and regulations.
– Knowledge of principles and practices of budget formulation and ability to adjust data in related forms and schedules.
– Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of budget execution to determine whether obligations and expenditures are in line with approved budgets.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor Degree in business management, commerce, economics or accounting is required.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: LANGUAGE: Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing Swahili is required. (This may be tested)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES Optional: Interpersonal skills, customer service skills, organization and planning skills, written and oral communication skills in multitasking environmentd. Well versed with computer applications such as Microsoft office and web-based accouting software such as RFMS – Momentum, ILMS ariba, E2 solutions and Consolidated Overseas Accountability Support Toolbox (COAST). Must possess keyboard and numerical skills for accounting work. Numerical skills will 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.

Diversity Equality and Inclusion Statement

The US Mission to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania values a workforce of different backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints. We strive to create a welcoming environment for all and we invite applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications:

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

Agency Benefits:

The U.S. Mission in Tanzania offers compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

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:

To apply for this position, applicants MUST apply electronically via ERA.

For more information, visit this link https://tz.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

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:

Proof of Citizenship
Copy of work permit (if not a TZ national)
University Degree
University Transcripts
Other document (if any)
Other document 2 (if any)

Eligible Family Member Applicants:

• Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• 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 only via email.
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