DUTIES:
The Accountant serves as the primary point of contact and accounting specialist responsible for analyzing, evaluating, and coordinating all accounting matters for the assigned portfolio of activities managed by USAID/Peru and its Client Missions (Paraguay, Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador). The total portfolio amounts to over $542 million and includes a wide range of programmatic activities in various sectors including Governance and Institutional Strengthening, Environment and Sustainable Growth, and Alternative Development. The activities have been awarded through various implementation mechanisms and contain an assortment of financing arrangements.
The job holder is responsible for all facets of financial management for the assigned portfolio. Accordingly, the incumbent performs budget formulation, analysis, and execution for both program and operating expense (OE) funds.
The job holder maintains continuous dialogue with project and administrative officers in USAID/Peru and Client Missions, ensuring proper and timely accounting of technical and support activities.
EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of five years of professional experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial management is required. At least 3 years of this experience should have been in development assistance or related work with the U.S. Government, host government, civil society organizations, other donor agencies, or the private sector.
EDUCATION:
Completion of a University degree in accounting, finance, or business administration is required.
HOW TO APPLY:
All applications must be sent through the US Embassy's Electronic Recruitment System (ERA).
To apply to any vacant position in this diplomatic mission, you need to visit our webpage: https://pe.usembassy.gov/jobs/ and click in the application link ERA - Electronic Recruitment Application.
Applications, CVs or resumes will not be received via e-mail.
For more information on how to apply, please visit our webpage (https://pe.usembassy.gov/jobs/).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: S/.144,208.00 per year
Application Deadline: 29/09/2024