Job Description
| Hiring Agency: | Embassy Khartoum |
| Announcement Number: | Khartoum-2022-007 |
| Position Title: | Cashier |
| Open Period: | 02/09/2022 – 02/23/2022 |
| Series/Grade: | LE – 0415 8 |
| Salary: | USD $22,288 |
| Work Schedule: | Full-time |
| Promotion Potential: | LE-8 |
Duty Location(s):
in
Khartoum, SU
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
- HR Section
- 0187022000
- [email protected]
Overview
Hiring Path:
• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
• All Interested Applicants / All Sources
Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust – Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period.
Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
Summary:
The work schedule for this position is:
- Full Time (40 hours per week)
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (8 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Travel Required:
Not Required
Duties
Incumbent serves as the Principal Class B Cashier in the Financial Management Office (FMO) of Embassy Khartoum. Incumbent provides a full range of cashiering and cash management services including payments processing, collection and accommodation exchange, reconciling financial transactions and serving as the Representative of the US Disbursing Officer to the different agencies represented at Embassy Khartoum. The incumbent reports directly to the Financial Management Officer and in her/his absence, report directly to the Management Officer (MO) / USDH acting -Financial Management Officer.Back to top
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in Accounting, Finance or Budgeting work is required.
Job Knowledge:
The Incumbent must know and understand 4 FAM regulations, financial codes, standardized regs, cashier user guide (manual), USDO regs and procedures, local banking law and regs, EFT payment procedures, post policies on Cash Management and Cashier Services as well as other agency regs relating to payments and collections. The Class B Cashier ensures that cashiering functions are appropriately, sufficiently, efficiently and effectively carried out according to 4 FAM. The Incumbent must plan monthly activities such as reconciliations, replenishments, cash flow and other reports. The Cashier must also plan for extraordinary cash needs up to a month in advance for special payments, or CODEL/VIP visits. The Incumbent must be adaptive when it comes to implementing new methods or procedures.Education Requirements:
Minimum of a four-year Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Auditing or Finance is required.Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:
English: Level IV (Fluent, speaking, reading and writing) is required. (This may be tested)
Arabic: Level IV (Fluent, speaking, reading and writing) is required. (This may be tested)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Efficient and accurate use of personal computer including keyboard and calculator is required.
- Must be able to enter data for cashier transactions accurately;
- Must also possess other office equipment skills in operating photocopying machines, faxes, and OTCnet equipment, as well as being proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- The Incumbent will possess strong organizational skills, pay close attention to details, and have an ability to foresee, and articulate orally and in writing problems or opportunities within budget constraints to senior management.
- The Incumbent must be able to comprehend and logically apply complicated regulations and procedures, and must possess excellent public relations skills essential to work directly with FSC Charleston, post management in the embassy, chiefs of sections of all serviced agencies and their staff.
- The Cashier is required to responsibly handle large sums of cash and identify counterfeit bills.
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.Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.Back to top
Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in U.S. Mission may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office
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:
- AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
- AEFM / USEFM
- 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”), 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.Back to top
How to Apply
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.
To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the U.S. Embassy, Sudan. or ERA Application Video.Required Documents:
In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.
- University Degree
- Other Document (Experience certificates)
- Other Document 2 (Experience certificates)
- Proof of Citizenship
- Passport
Next Steps:
Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in U.S. Mission.
