ANEP opens job call for non-teaching position with salary over $140,000: requirements and details

The National Public Education Administration (ANEP) in Uruguay has announced a job opening for a qualified accountant to work in Montevideo. This position is part of an effort to create a preliminary list of candidates for the role, which is crucial for managing the financial aspects of educational infrastructure projects.

The advertised position offers a competitive salary package. For contracted personnel, the monthly gross salary is set at $141,131 Uruguayan pesos plus VAT. For ANEP's own employees, the nominal monthly salary is $130,281 Uruguayan pesos. The role requires a commitment of 40 hours per week. The initial contract is slated to run until December 31, 2026, with the possibility of extension depending on the project's completion timeline.

Selected candidates will be responsible for a range of financial and administrative duties within the Sectorial Directorate of Infrastructure (DSI). These tasks include managing and controlling the financial and accounting administration of educational infrastructure projects and contracts, coordinating payments, and processing administrative procedures related to fees and contractual obligations. The role also involves registering and updating information on construction works, contracts, and activities in official IT systems.

Further responsibilities encompass planning, projecting, and supervising project budgets and financial flows, recommending budget adjustments as needed. The accountant will monitor expenditure execution and credit availability, ensuring consistency across accounting, technical, and contractual records. Reconciliation of contractual balances, monitoring deliverable compliance, and promoting contract extensions or new agreements to ensure service continuity are also key functions. Additionally, the role requires preparing and consolidating financial, technical, and budget reports for the Directorate and the Administration, along with performing other accounting, financial, or budgetary tasks assigned by the DSI.

To be eligible for this position, applicants must hold a university degree as a Public Accountant, issued by either the University of the Republic (Udelar) or another recognized private university. Verifiable work experience is also a mandatory requirement. The administration will also consider candidates with prior experience in public institutions, proficiency with official IT systems, and postgraduate studies in public administration.