Financial Analyst at U.S. Embassy to Kenya

Duties

• As a financial analyst (FA), the incumbent serves as the Mission’s expert and adviser on all financial management matters necessary to support mission Kenya programs and the achievement of the Mission’s objectives.
• The incumbent manages a full range of financial services including strategic planning and budget formulation; budget execution; financial planning, monitoring, and reporting; accounting; and review of employee allowances for 67 ICASS agencies.
• The incumbent maintains a primary portfolio of between six and nine agencies/sections and a back-up portfolio of similar size.
• The incumbent is responsible for providing the status of funds and overall financial management advice on these allotments to agency and senior Post management officials. Each FA is responsible for the management of $80 to $120 million annually.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of six years working experience in budget, accounting, finance, vouchering, or cashiering is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:  

• Must have advanced knowledge of professional accounting principles, theories, practices, procedures, and regulations. Detailed knowledge of the host country operational environment including economic trends, inflation, exchange rate, labor, and tax laws, especially as related to budget and financial management.

Education Requirements:

• University degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business administration is required.

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:  

• ENGLISH: Level 4 - Fluent; speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate
• KISWAHILI: Level 3 - Good working knowledge; speaking, reading & writing

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Must have excellent computer proficiency, including advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet management. Must have strong conceptual, organizational, and analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to ensure accuracy of documents, analyses, and reports. Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. This position requires flexibility and the ability to prioritize tasks. Must be able to exercise sound judgement and be proactive.
• 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.