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Accounting Technician

The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria is seeking an individual for the position of Accounting Technician in the Financial Management Office (FMO). The position is full-time and closes August 17, 2011.

Minimum Requirements

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS WHO ARE NOT SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR PERMANENT RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION, AND SUBMIT COPIES WITH APPLICATION.

Qualifications Required: NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST ADDRESS EACH SELECTION CRITERION DETAILED BELOW WITH SPECIFIC AND COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION SUPPORTING EACH ITEM. Items 1- 6 are ALL REQUIRED

1. Successful completion of high school (Matric), plus two years college study in accounting or auditing is required.
2. Two years of progressively responsible experience working in either voucher examining or accounting is required.
3. English level IV (fluent) writing/reading/speaking is required. (This will be tested).
4. Good knowledge of U.S. accounting procedures and familiarity with related policies and practices is required.
5. Ability to interpret financial reports, analyze reports and be familiar with generally accepted accounting principles and practices is required.
6. Must be proficient in the use of all aspects of Microsoft Office software. (This will be tested).

Job Specification

Basic Function of Position:

The position reviews and balances allotment accounting records, which involves maintaining up-to-date status of funds and generates reports as well as maintaining accounts receivable system and determining quarterly obligations for recurring expenses. The position also performs data entry functions and assigns accounting data on Petty Cash requests.



For more details on the Application and Selection process, please go to:http://southafrica.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html (this link will take you to the p-net site)

Register and Apply via
: http://americanembassy.pnet.co.za