About this role
Job SummaryAbout the Position: Serves as a senior Financial Analyst for US Africa Command (AFRICOM) in the Comptroller Division. Acts as a subject-matter expert overseeing internal audits, travel programs, government purchase cards (GPC), and government travel cards (GTC). Partners with branch chiefs and program managers to deliver continuous financial analysis and track command-wide performance metrics.
QualificationsWho May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying to OCONUS Positions Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Excepted Service Overseas Family Member Appointment Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas Employment Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level which includes:1) conducting complex financial analysis; 2) reconciling financial transactions; and 3) executing internal audits and developing policies to advise senior management. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
Major DutiesResearch and reconcile transactions to achieve proper recording, payment, and liquidation of financial transactions.Initiate and coordinate financial and operational audits to address system integrity and verify compliance with standard principles and regulatory requirements.Advise management officials on financial problems, operational trends, and unfavorable deviations to recommend effective corrective actions.Analyze and integrate higher headquarters guidance, policy statements, and pertinent financial regulations to design and develop command-level financial and accounting policies.