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Accountant Job In Zambia: USAID

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USAID is the lead U.S. Government agency that works to end extreme global poverty and enable resilient, democratic societies to realize their potential.

JOB LOCATION: Zambia

Job Title: Accountant

BASIC FUNCTION: This is one of the three positions located in the accounting team in the controller’s office at USAID/Zambia. The primary purpose of this position is to manage USAID/Zambia program budget of approximately $270 million and mission’s operating expense (OE) budget of approximately $5 million per year. The incumbent prepares budget projections and requests based on analysis of probable and proposed project funding levels, in conjunction with the ever changing economic environment and prepares budget projections and requests based on analysis of staffing levels, proposed funding levels, recommends appropriate funding source for OE and Trust Fund expenditures and ensures that obligations and disbursements are attributed to proper accounts.

Terms of appointments

Subject to availability of funds, this will be a five-year contract, with an option to extend, depending upon continuing need of the services.

Benefits
The position has been classified at a FSN – 10 levels. The actual salary of the successful candidate will be negotiated within that range depending on qualifications and previous earnings history.

How to apply
Qualified candidates should send applications via email including the following:
A formal application letter or cover letter;
A current CV;
Photocopies of all professional certificates and degrees;
A fully complete application form DS-174 (available online at http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/136408.pdf); and
Contact information for at least three professional references.
The complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities available on USAID/Zambia.
The email application must be titled: Accountant, AID-004-16.

TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB VISIT http://www.usaid.gov/zambia/careers

TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB EMAIL
[email protected]

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Friday, 27 May 2016