The Ugandan Jobline

• United States Agency for International
  Development (USAID)
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• Peace Corps

• Prepares non-cash vouchers and requests
  payments in U.S., local and third currency for goods, services and other
  expense transactions. Ensures, that payment is legal, proper and correct according
  to Regulations. Contacts vendors, payees if additional information and
  clarification is needed.
• The employee is responsible for the voucher
  throughout the entire process, up to the certification by the Certifying
  Officer.
• Orders payment Checks and EFT payments in
  U.S., local and third currency through RFMS/M System.
• Provides back up to other Voucher Examiner(s)
  in the section

• The jobholder will control the claims and
  effect distribution of the refunds on a priority basis. For eligible US
  Employees, provide advice and assist individuals in completing VAT refund
  forms and submit their claims.
• For the official VAT using the VAT file on
  the FMO, share network drive, provide reporting on official VAT
  submissions and refunds received from the Ugandan Ministry of Finance.
  Communicate directly with the Ministry of Finance or subsections thereof
  as required to expedite VAT refunds for individuals and the USG.
• The incumbent will prepare special purpose
  analyses of VAT reporting as required in order to advise post management
  for the purpose of optimizing VAT refunds for both Embassy employees and
  the USG.
• The jobholder will also render support in the
  research and interpretation of Ugandan VAT laws and regulations to assist
  post management in preparation for negotiation with the Ugandan authorities
  regarding VAT issues.

• Provides technical advice to travelers
  submitting vouchers for payment and resolves any claim or payment differences.
  
• Updates and maintains records of all travel
  vouchers, outstanding advances and un-liquidated travel obligations,
  ensuring that travel obligations are adjusted as necessary.
• May also be required to perform other duties
  as assigned.

• The employee performs the full range of
  Cashiering duties, including Collections, Accommodation Exchange to authorized
  personnel on a daily basis.
• Collects Consular Fees and Cash from
  personnel for travel, personal phone calls, and other miscellaneous fees.
  Makes payments based on Certified Vouchers and other authorizing
  documents, such as Vendor payments, Travel Reimbursement payments and
  payments to FSN and US employees. Also processes Certified and
  Sub-vouchers.
• The applicant has to provide Off-Site support
  – Cashiering for VIP visits, such as Presidential and CODEL visits.

• The applicants for the US Embassy Voucher
  Examiner career opportunity should hold a University degree in finance,
  accounting, commerce, business administration, marketing, statistics, and
  economics.
• A minimum of two years of progressively
  responsible experience in accounting, auditing, cashiering, book keeping,
  and voucher examining is required.
• Familiarity with handling vouchers, VAT
  and/or cashiering transactions with public offices including large
  institutions is required.
• The applicant must have a good knowledge of
  the new WinACS Software.
• Possess considerable skills in articulating
  complex issues orally and in writing, (e.g., to explain disallowance of claims
  or deductions in vendor invoices) through comprehending and properly applying
  technical regulations and requirements to the voucher examining process.
• Computer literacy skills i.e. proficient in
  MS Word, MS Excel and MS Access to process transactions in a financial
  data base.
• The applicant should possess considerable
  skill (tact and diplomacy) in interacting with customers, vendors and host
  government officials as it relates to processing various types of vouchers
  and backing up the cashier.
• Language Proficiency: List both English and host country
  language(s) by level and specialization. Level IV English ability (fluent
  written, spoken and reading) is required

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