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ROFM Accounting Technician, FSN-8

ROFM Accounting Technician, FSN-8

: USAID/RDMA

: Nonprofits / องค์กรไม่แสวงหาผลกำไร

: 2059

: 20 September 2022

17 October 2022

Please follow the check lists and submission guidelines, posted on the official website: https://th.usembassy.gov/


I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 72048622R10022

2. ISSUANCE DATE: September 20, 2022

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: October 17, 2022/11:59PM Bangkok, Thailand local time

 

4. POINT OF CONTACT: Duanghatai Sirinuntasakul/ Human Resources Assistant

5. POSITION TITLE: ROFM Accounting Technician, FSN-8

6. MARKET VALUE: THB 647,007 – 1,132,269 per annum equivalent to FSN-8 in accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local Compensation Plan of USAID/RDMA. Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.

7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Five (5) years initial contract. The services provided under this contract are expected to be of a continuing nature that will be executed by USAID through a series of sequential contracts, subject to continued need of the position and availability of funds.

8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The United States Agency for International Development/Regional Development Mission for Asia (USAID/RDMA), Bangkok, Thailand with possible travel as stated in the Statement of Duties.

9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: This position is opened to Cooperating Country National (CCN). Thai citizen or other country citizen lawfully admitted for permanent Thai residence is eligible to apply. Please note that USAID is not able to sponsor offerors for a Thai residency permit.

10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: The successful candidate shall be required to obtain a Security Certification for Employment from Regional Security Office.

 

11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES 

11.1. General Statement of Purpose of the Contract

This position is one of the two identical Accounting Technician positions in the Regional Development Mission for Asia/Regional Office of Financial Management (RDMA/ROFM). The incumbent performs the full range of professional accounting duties in planning, designing, analyzing, evaluating, and coordinating assigned accounting functions, including reviewing, and posting of operating expense (OE) and project funded documents; reconciling daily accounting transactions; and maintaining OE and program/activity files.

 

11.2   Statement of Duties to be Performed

A.  FINANCIAL DOCUMENT REVIEW AND ADMINISTRATION (50%)

  • Conducts initial review of all OE- and program-funded documents to determine reasonableness of budget estimates, mathematical accuracy, propriety of financial provisions and funds availability; provides the necessary fund account codes when a fund cite is required. 
  • Participates in meetings with technical offices such as quarterly accrual meeting to provide financial information and assist in program financial monitoring. 
  • Conducts funding review and verification of commitments for OE and program purchase orders in GLAAS (USAID Procurement System).

B.  ACCOUNTING RECORD MAINTENANCE (25%)

  • Records transactions, in compliance with regulations and coding conventions, in the Phoenix system through posting and reconciling daily transactions; processes batch postings of disbursements from the Mission voucher tracking and payments system (Phoenix); prepares and posts journal vouchers; computes and posts recurring obligations.
  •  Establishes new account code for all new vendors and maintains vendor records in Phoenix system. 
  •  Reviews and tracks all travel authorizations, travel requests and administrative support costs, Blanket Travel Authorization for USAID/RDMA and client missions and offices. 

C.  PERIODIC RECONCILIATION, REPORTING AND OTHER DUTIES (25%)

  • Responsible for required month-end postings, reconciliations, and reporting procedures as well as quarterly, year-end and ad hoc reporting requirements. 
  • Reconciles ledgers and performs quarterly review of unexpended obligated balances (Section 1311 review) and postings of all OE allowances, obligations, and sub-obligations to verify the legality and reasonableness of balances maintained. 
  • Conducts quarterly accruals verification and reporting processes on accruals estimation submitted by related parties.
  • Other required tasks are quarterly testing on accruals estimations and improper payment (IPIA) to comply with the Internal Controls Assessment
  • Performs annual 1099 vendors review and prepares required reporting to USAID/Washington.
  • Conducts other related accounting duties such as OE budget analysis; ICASS budgeting, invoice/report preparation and database/plan maintenance; Annual Federal Management Financial Integrity Act assessment and reporting.

 

The contractor is eligible for temporary duty (TDY) travel to the U.S., or to other Missions abroad, to participate in the "Foreign Service National" Fellowship Program, in accordance with USAID policy.

 

11.3. Supervisory Relationship
The position reports to the Deputy Chief Accountant or his/her designee.

 

11.4. Supervisory Controls
Full supervision of other USAID staff is not contemplated.

 

12. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 
The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.



II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

1. Education:
 University studies in Accounting, Financial Management, Business Administration, or other related field with at least 12 credit hours (4 courses) in accounting or finance is required.

2. Experience: Three (3) years’ progressively responsible experience in accounts maintenance, bookkeeping or a closely related accounting work is required.

3. Language: Level IV – Fluent in Thai and English with a valid TOEIC score of 855 is required.

 

 

III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS
The Government may award a contract without discussions with offerors in accordance with FAR 52.215-1. The CO reserves the right at any point in the evaluation process to establish a competitive range of offerors with whom negotiations will be conducted pursuant to FAR 15.306(c). In accordance with FAR 52.215-1, if the CO determines that the number of offers that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the CO may limit the number of offerors in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated offers. The FAR provisions referenced above are available at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

Application Rating System
The application rating system factors are used to determine the competitive ranking of qualified offerors in comparison to other offerors. offerors must demonstrate the rating factors outlined below within their application and/or resume, as they are evaluated strictly by the information provided. The rating factors are as follows:

1. Experience (30 points): 
Additional points will be given for relevant experience above the minimum requirement stated in Section II which may include direct experience in accounting policies, procedures and specific knowledge of the terminology used with government agencies, NGOs, regional and international organizations.

 

2. Knowledge (30 points):
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of accounting policies, procedures and regulations governing the maintenance, reconciliation, balancing and closing of accounts.
● Demonstrates a good knowledge of accounting principles practices and specific knowledge of the terminology used with a variety of accounting procedures.

 

3. Skills and Abilities (40 points):
●  Demonstrates an ability to analyze a variety of accounting documents and determine appropriate types of entries and adjustments.
●  Demonstrates an ability to apply regulatory requirements concerning accounting policies and procedures.
●  Demonstrates an ability to record, reconciles, and balance accounts.
●  Demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively both oral and written form.
●  Demonstrates an ability to use an automated accounting system.
●  Demonstrates good interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationship and to effectively coordinate required actions.
●  Demonstrates an ability to apply critical thinking skills to solve work-related problems within the scope of work and be detail oriented.
●  Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, email, and Google applications such as Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google calendar and demonstrates the ability to learn and use Agency specific software related to work area.

Total Application Rating: 100
Recruitment Test: 100
Interview Performance: 100
Total Possible Points: 300

 

SELECTION PROCESS: 

To be considered for candidacy, offerors must address each criterion in their application as to how they meet the minimum qualifications required for the position mentioned in Section II, Item 1-2. If the application submitted fails to demonstrate eligibility, the application will be marked unqualified. It is the responsibility of the offeror to provide all pertinent information.

Applications will be initially screened and scored in accordance with evaluation factors and points mentioned in Section III, item 1-3. Offerors in a competitive range will be given a recruitment test. Offerors with passing marks from the recruitment test and a valid TOEIC score mentioned in Section II, item 3, will be invited for an interview. The recruitment test and the interview will be structured around the evaluation factors mentioned above. The successful offeror will be selected based on a review of his/her qualifications, work experience, knowledge, skills and abilities; a written test; an interview; and the results of reference checks. References may be obtained independently from other sources in addition to the ones provided by an offeror.

Only offerors within a competitive range will be contacted. No response will be sent to unsuccessful offerors.

 

 

IV. TO APPLY
Please follow the check lists and submission guidelines, posted on the official website: https://th.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulate/jobs/usaid-job-vacancies/ carefully and submit complete application package before the deadline.

  Failure to follow the instructions will invalidate your application.

Contact : RDMArecruitment@usaid.gov


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