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Announcement Number:
Yaounde-2021-018R
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Yaounde
Position Title:
Class B Cashier - All Interested Applicants/All Sources
Open Period:
06/23/2021 - 06/29/2021 Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+1
Series/Grade:
LE - 0415 8
Salary:
XAF FCFA9,745,528 /Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time -
Promotion Potential:
LE-8
Duty Location(s):
1 Vacancy in

Yaounde, CM
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
HR Section
000-000-0000
ydeapplicants@state.gov

Overview

Hiring Path:
• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP is 06.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

•    All Interested Applicants/All Sources
Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
•    Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
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 (40 hours per week)


Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
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Duties

Serves as the principal Class ‘B’ Cashier with an authorized advance of up to $85,000 at a post with a full range of cashier and cash management duties including vendor payment processing, receipt of collections, provision of accommodation exchange services and the reconciliation of financial transactions. The position also serves as the representative of the U.S. Disbursing Officer in Yaounde. Position is directly supervised by the Financial Management Officer.

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Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: At least three years of performing progressively responsible work in technical/clerical accounting or bookkeeping which will include at least two years performing cashiering work at the next lower grade in a U.S. agency, non-governmental organization or a large local institution is required.


JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have a good working knowledge of 4 FAM and other regulatory material. Must understand a variety of Embassy programs and procedures, such as sale of personal property to ensure proper handling of collections. Must understand the Suspense Deposit Abroad procedures and similar accounts.  Knowledge of Cameroonian banking and tax regulations environment.  Must know the ICASS service standards.  Must know how to read fiscal strips and be familiarized with the accounting classification used by the CGFS.  Post policies on cash management and cashier services, other agency regulations relating to payments or collections.

Education Requirements:


  • Two years college or university studies is required. Additional education in accounting or general business is required.



Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:  Good working knowledge (Speaking/Reading/Writing) of English and French are required. 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.

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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 Yaounde, Cameroon 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 SELECTION PROCESS:  Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.


HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:



  1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

  2. AEFM / USEFM

  3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **


* IMPORTANT:  Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“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.

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How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Embassy issued Security Clearance. 


To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.



  • Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent) if applicable

  • Residency and/or Work Permit (if applicable)

  • CNI or Passport copy (as applicable)

  • School Diploma or certificate

  • Work attestation

  • DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

  • SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

Only Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email. 


For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.


Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Yaounde, Cameroon.

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