USAID/Mali has an immediate opening for an experienced Financial Analyst who reviews and analyses all grants or other activity proposals being considered by the Strategic Objective Teams, develops scopes of work for financial audits, backstops audit teams, works with SO activity managers to bring audit recommendations to closure, and works with the Office of Financial Management to facilitate the timely payment and accounting processes and to resolve problems or issues.
The applicant must have a university degree in accounting, finance or business administration, or its equivalent and at least 4 years of formal training in type, level of responsibility, scope and thoroughness in advanced public or private business management of accounting practice is required. Professional certification such as CPA or ACCA is desired. Three years progressively responsible experience in financial management, accounting, or audit is required. Good knowledge of public sector accounting principles as well as knowledge and experience in internal auditing and analytical accounting as they apply to internal controls and procedures is desired. Level IV English and French ability (fluent) is required. Skill in writing English is particularly important for technical reports. A thorough knowledge and understanding of professional accounting principles, theories, practices and terminology as well as the principles and accepted practices of government and business financial accounting, budgeting and reporting is required.H/she must have the ability to detect the financial strengths and weaknesses of activities. H/she must be able to make independent judgment on institutional capabilities and the adequacy of accounting system and controls. H/she must be proficient at extracting financial information for use in management reports. H/she must be proficient in the design and use of complex electronic spreadsheets and in the use of word processing software.
Please note:Applicants working for the US Government will be given priority. This means if two applicants have the same score as determined by the committee, preference will be given to a US Government employee.
Detailed Statement of duties and the qualification requirements for the position is available at U.S. Embassy main entrance guard booth. (USAID Mali, c/o American Embassy, ACI 2000, B.P. 34, Bamako, Mali)
SUBMIT APPLICATION
Human Resources Management Office – Email: bamakohrmvacancies@usaid.govor atU.S. Embassy main entrance.
Application deadline is November 03, 2011