This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/518505600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
About the Position: This announcement is for a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) International position with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). Resumes are not accepted. Please refer to the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Document' sections of this announcement for instructions.
12/04/2018 to 12/10/2018
$89,370 - $116,181 per year
GS 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
14
No
No
NATO18086G30
518505600
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.
The incumbent is responsible to the General Manager for establishing and maintaining NSPA's Internal Control Framework and System in accordance with the NATO Support and Procurement Organisation (NSPO) Financial Rules and Procedures (FRPs). More precisely, he/she is responsible for performing the following functions:
Establishing and maintaining NSPA's Internal Control Framework and Internal Control System.
Writing internal instructions, policies and procedures for Internal Control on the basis of, and in accordance with, the NSPO FRPs and other prescriptive documents.
Supervising and coordinating all Internal Control activities within NSPA in close cooperation with the Finance Directorate (F).
Assessing the effectiveness of the NSPA Internal Control System on an annual basis in close cooperation with the Finance Directorate (F) and the Auditor General Office (GI).
Producing reports and information on Internal Control for internal communication and in support of decision-making.
Designing, maintaining and carrying out an Internal Control Awareness and Training concept.
Providing guidance and training to all NSPA staff in all compliance and internal control related areas when performing internal control activities.
Drafting, maintaining and revising the Operating Instruction (OI) and Operating Procedures (OPs) on Internal Control and any other internal policy in respect to internal control.
Ensuring that internal control processes and internal control activities are up-to-date, documented and catalogued in cooperation with relevant staff across the Agency.
Defining and maintaining NSPA's Entity Level Controls.
Guiding all NSPA staff in developing control activities to manage relevant risks within their functional area.
Recommending to the General Manager an annual plan of risk-based internal control reviews.
Undertaking internal control reviews to ensure that internal control processes are working in compliance with applicable rules and procedures across the Agency in close cooperation with the control owners.
Preparing for the General Manager the annual Report on Internal Control and recommending improvements to internal control processes (remediation measures) when required.
This position has an individual occupational requirement:
Basic Requirement:
A.Degree: accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.")
OR
B.Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include oneof the following:
1.Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
2.A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or
3.Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
If selected through this process, selectee will be offered an international three-year contract with NATO, which may be renewed for successive terms, or a U.S. permanent Federal appointment including all benefits and allowances (if eligible) granted to Department of Defense permanent personnel.
Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26JUL12 DODI 1400.25 V1230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights. Visit http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/140025v1230.pdf.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the information and the links below to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply.
The following documents are required. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. Applicants are required to upload both the NSPA Post Requirements Form (PRF) and the NSPA Application form in USAJobs, and both forms must also be emailed directly to NSPA at Recruitment@nspa.nato.int.
1. NSPA Requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
Applicants are required to upload both the NSPA Post Requirements Form (PRF) and the NSPA Application form in USAJobs, and both
forms must also be emailed directly to NSPA at Recruitment@nspa.nato.int. Failure to submit your documents both ways will result in
an incomplete application.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/10/2018 to receive consideration.
If you have questions regarding this job posting please visit https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=form_public&sys_id=-1&table=u_application_inquiry_staging and complete the online submission form. To expedite the process please include the Job announcement number, which can be found at the top, right hand side of the job announcement.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/518505600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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This announcement is for a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) International position with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). Resumes are not accepted. Please refer to the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Document' sections of this announcement for instructions.
Applicants are required to upload both the NSPA Post Requirements Form (PRF) and the NSPA Application form in USAJobs, and both
forms must also be emailed directly to NSPA at Recruitment@nspa.nato.int. Failure to submit your documents both ways will result in
an incomplete application.