Accounting Technician at U.S. Embassy Accra

The Embassy of the United States of America in Accra is the diplomatic mission of the United States in Ghana. It is the focal point for events relating to the United States held in Ghana.

Duties

• Under the direction of the Financial Management Specialist, the incumbent will prepare the DS and ICASS DS budgets, assists in the maintenance of accounting records for post held allotments. Responsible for the verification and processing of all post held allotment accounting data into the Momentum Regional Financial Management System (RFMS). Also responsible for verifying and assigning correct fiscal data to post held allotment vouchers prior to completion by the Financial Management Center(FMC) vouchering unit. Responsible for processing journal vouchers where needed and other work incident to the maintenance of all post held accounts.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:  At least three years of experience in any combination of the following: accounting, auditing, cashiering, management, finance, banking, or business administration in an international organization, NGO or government entity is required. .

JOB KNOWLEDGE:  A good basic knowledge of budgets, standardized bookkeeping and accounting procedures, processes and format and use of accounting documents (such as obligations, invoices and disbursements) to maintain and reconcile records in the accounting systems. A good working knowledge of accounting terminology and codes necessary to classify transactions for all agencies. Good working knowledge of office procedures /processes.

Education Requirements:

• Completion of Secondary School and two years of college studies in Accounting or Business Management is required.

Evaluations:

• Post may choose to add the phrase “This may be tested” after a language, skill, and/or ability.  Review the VA template for specific information.

LANGUAGE:  Good working knowledge of the written and spoken language. Job holder should be able to read and understand, for example, regulations, instructions and related material concerning the field of work, and to prepare correspondence and standardized reports. Job holder should be able to communicate effectively with staff and members of the public in the language. (Language proficiency may be tested.)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Computer skills to include experience with MS Office, Excel, Word and Outlook. Good mathematical and analytical skills to calculate and analyze financial data to detect and avoid errors. Must be able to administer effective accounting office procedures/processes such as correct filing, answering requests from customers, operating office equipment, clear and concise writing skills..