Cost Containment Accountant

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The US Embassy is seeking an individual for the position of Cost Containment Accountant in the Budget and Fiscal section.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The incumbent’s responsibilities are fourfold: 1) to capture resources under the ICASS allocation process, 2) to recapture lost resources under the Personnel and TDY Billing Policy, 3) to serve as the primary contact with ICASS Customer Agencies, and 4) to coordinate and provide information source to the ICASS Council representatives and Working Group on ICASS workload count related issues.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

20%

To reduce ICASS Budget expenditures by capturing, analyzing and managing cost containment. Resources using the ICASS allocation process, and to recapture lost resources under the Personnel and TDY Billing Policy

10%

To create practical procedure (steps) to process new customers ICASS services and to manage. MOU set-ups to assure statistical data is accurate in ICASS data base

20%

To create and manage ICASS files for new and existing customers, and to set up and manage workload counts with Agencies on a quarterly and annual basis to coordinate with other providers to promote continuity within the Mission.

15%

To communicate with the ICASS Council and Budget Committee and to manage the administrative, directives from ICASS Council and follow-up on AF priorities and deadlines

5%

To consult with agencies to understand and improve operational efficiencies and performances in providing accounting services

10%

To track and capture TDY collections to improve BFO services and bill cost within TDY Policy.

10%

To update ICASS Standards that represent operational reality and use standards to meet best practices and benchmarking.

5%

To start and complete special projects related to cost accounting and ICASS services assigned by BFO.

5%

To support capacity shortages as an alternate back-up for Class B Cashier, Budget Analysts and Voucher Examiners.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1. Education: Advanced diploma in business or related field specialized in finance or accounting is required.





2. Prior experience: Five years or more of work experience with US government agencies or with a vendor servicing the US government.





3. Language proficiency: Level IV (fluent) in English, (speaking, writing and reading) is required.





4. Knowledge: Must be able to work well with LAN, accounting software and Excel.





5. Skills and Abilities: Must be organized, strong communication skills and multitask in a high energy environment. Must be able to communicate well using email system and must be customer service oriented. The ICASS cycle is 2 years 5 months, and therefore a person must be governed by various deadlines during the cycle with little room for deviation. And most importantly, must be able to plan and measure cost accounting workload counts to accord customers are not over or undercharged for services.

SELECTION PROCESS

When fully qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and US Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:

1. Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or




2. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; or




3. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see section 3A below for more information); plus




4. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.




5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the following information equal to what is found on the UAE.

Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.

1. Position Title

2. Position Grade

3. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)

4. Dates Available for Work

5. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used

6. Date and Place of Birth

7. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers

8. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; if yes, provide number)

9. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification Number

10. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)

11. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide

12. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver’s License Class / Type

13. Days available to work

14. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)

15. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference

16. Education

17. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition

18. Language Skills

19. Work Experience

20. References

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

American Embassy
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 9123
Dar es Salaam

POINT OF CONTACT

Telephone: 2668001, Ext: 4137/4148/4233/4024
Fax: 2668321 or 2668238

The US Mission in Tanzania 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

CLOSING DATE OF THE POSITION: TBA