Brief Description of Position: This is a non-supervisory Financial Analyst position in OFM/Bamako.  This position is supervised by the Supervisory Financial Analyst.  The incumbent reviews and analyses all grants or other activity proposals being considered by the SO 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 Financial Analyst, serving as an SO team member, will provide financial management advice and support to the assigned SO teams with a focus on the Mission’s core values (Customer Focus, Results Orientation, Empowerment & Accountability and Teamwork).
Minimum Qualifications: To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications.
US Mission Local Employee Staff and other potential candidates;
Possession of 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.
How to obtain Solicitation: Detailed Statement of duties and the qualification requirements for the position is available on the following   websites (https://www.usaid.gov/mali/partnership-opportunities/local-vacancy) or (https://mali.usembassy.gov).
Where to submit application:
Email Applications:  submit your application on bamakohrmvacancies@usaid.gov
Local Address for Application Submission:
Acting Supervisory Executive Officer
US Agency for International Development
BP 34, Bamako-Mali
Application deadline is September 12, 2013, 17h00 GMT.