Job Opportunities
A53-222 Allowances Voucher Examiner FSN-7
No: 13/02
Open to: All Interested Candidates
Position: A53-222 Allowances Voucher Examiner FSN-7
D53-222 Allowances Voucher Examiner FSN-6 (Developmental Level)
Opening Date: February 13, 2013
Closing Date: Until filled
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week
Salary: Ordinarily Resident (OR): $221,877.50 pesos per year (FSN-7 starting salary)
Ordinarily Resident (OR): $177,424.34 pesos per year (FSN-6 starting salary)
(Note: All ordinarily resident applicants must obtain the required work permit and/or must have the appropriate residency permit to be eligible for consideration.)
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City is seeking an individual for the position of Allowances Voucher Examiner in the Financial Management Center (FMC).
Basic Function of Position
The employee is responsible for processing accurately, in a timely manner and within ICASS standards, a wide range of vouchers for serviced and non-serviced agencies which include, but are not limited to the following types: IVA, allowances, and Journal Vouchers. In addition, the employee is responsible for reconciling accounts and for developing and maintaining various spreadsheets as needed in the reconciliation process. The employee must be thoroughly familiar with information and appropriateness of the expense as well as each agency’s complicated accounting systems and be able to spot errors within the fiscal strip code on the documents. In addition, the employee is responsible for the completion of any other tasks, special projects or assignment as required by FMC.
Qualifications
Note: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion.
- University degree in accounting, auditing, finance, administration, or economics required.
- Two years of experience in one or more aspects of financial management, or a work environment that includes an aptitude for figures and/or detail-related duties.
- Level III (Good Working Knowledge) English and Spanish (speak/read/write) required. (Please see section “To Apply” on pg 2 for test instructions).
- Proficiency with computer programs such as Microsoft Office, especially Excel. (This will be tested).
Selection Process
When equally qualified, U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.
All applicants must pass a rigorous security certification process.
Additional selection criteria
- Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
- All Locally Employed Staff (LES) who have less than one year working in a position are not eligible to apply.
- In adherence to the recent guidance from the government of Mexico (GOM) to comply with the Mexican Nationality law, all Mexican-American
dual nationals need to be aware that they will be recognized as Mexican nationals by the GOM. Dual nationals are hereby advised that this may
affect their application for employment as well as their application for security certification.
To apply:
Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following or the application WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED:
- Universal Application for Employment (UAE ) form.
http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/136408.pdf plus
- Other documentation (e.g., copies of High School diploma, school transcripts, certificates, awards, essays) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed in page 1.
- Non-Native Spanish speakers. For Spanish test, applicants should contact Carmen Caballero at extensions 4336 on M-W-F from 4:30 to 5:30. Non-EFMs, will be responsible for test fee.
- Test score of English language exam is required from the following institutions: (Cost is the applicant’s responsibility).
- TOEIC Standard Testing Services, Ahumada Villalón No.36 Ofic.105 Esq. Juan O´donojú, Col. Lomas Virreyes, Delega. Miguel Hidalgo 11000 Mexico, D.F., tel. 5540-3555/5540 3959/5540-0334/5540-7242. (Valid for two (2) years) or
- TOEFL (iBT/ITP/PBT). Information: http://www.iielatinamerica.org/cgi-bin/contenido.pl?p=centrositp or http://www.usembassy-mexico.gov/bbf/bftoefl.htm (Valid for two (2) years)
- The scores for Level III English (good working knowledge) are : (TOEFL IBT 76 or TOEFL ITP/PBT 540+ or TOEIC PBT 650+)
- Copy of typing test score (test may be taken at typingtest.com).
- Applicants who have completed a University Degree in the United States or any other English speaking country will be exempt from taking the ENGLISH TEST.
Submit application to:
Human Resources Office
American Embassy
Paseo de la Reforma #305 (PB)
Col. Cuauhtemoc
06500 Mexico, D.F. or
E-mail: MexicoCityHRHD@state.gov (Please refer to position number in subject line of e-mail.) i.e. A53-222 Allowances Voucher Examiner
Please check the U.S. Embassy web site for future vacancy announcements: http://www.usembassy-mexico.gov/sPersonnel.html
Definitions
Ordinarily Resident (OR): A citizen of the host country or a citizen of another country who has shifted the main residency focus to the host country and has the required work and/or residency permits for employment in country.
The US Mission in Mexico 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.