Financial Assistant - Brussels, België - Embassy Brussels

Embassy Brussels

Geverifieerd bedrijf

Brussels, België

1 week geleden

Geplaatst door:

Sophie Dubois

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Beschrijving

Hiring Path:

Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP is 08. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Post policy update:

Inbound USEFM applicants DO NOT have to wait until they are within 90 days of arriving at post to apply.

Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:
The work schedule for this position is Full Time (38 hours per week)

Supervisory Position:
No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

Duties:

Incumbent is responsible for a variety of complex vouchers and invoices submitted to the Financial Management Center for payment.

Incumbent will provide management the flexibility necessary to effectively use staff resources by covering extended absences and vacancies, and temporarily workload increases.

Therefore, incumbent can be requested to process any type of payments.

Vouchering Functions
Process invoices and other claims for payment from the U.S. Government funds.

For both serviced and non-serviced agencies incumbent verifies that claims are legal, accurate and proper by examination of authorizing, supporting documentation and governing regulations, laws, etc.

Assures that payment vouchers are supported by documentary evidence showing a valid written agreement has been executed, recorded and is on file; assures that the request for payment is in accordance with the provisions, terms, and conditions of the agreement (contract, purchase request, etc.) and that value added tax (VAT) and other taxes are in accordance with the current VAT exemption rules.

Communicates with vendors regarding invoices that are inaccurate, redundant, unpaid, or without any reference to a procurement action.

Data Collection Duties

Incumbent needs to ensure post process is documented in internal procedures to ensure ongoing success of the global utility management program.

Qualifications and Evaluations:

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:
At least one year progressively responsible work in finance functions or in an administrative function.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Incumbent must be customer oriented. Must possess good problem-solving skills. Must have good soft skills (communication skills, teamwork and interpersonal skills).

Education Requirements:

Two years of post-secondary education is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:
Fluency in English. Fluency in Dutch or French. This may be tested.

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.

Benefits and Other Info:

Benefits:
Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Brussels may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

AEFM / USEFM who is a preferenceeligible U.S. Veteran
AEFM / USEFM
FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights**IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preferenceeligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD214 ("Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty"), equivalent documentation, or certification. A "certification" is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

**This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

How to Apply:

How to Apply:
Required Documents:

Required Documents:

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by t