Financial Analyst vacancy in World Bank

The World Bank Group has invited applications from eligible and interested candidates for the post of Financial Analyst.

The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and clear legal and Bank’s internal documents such as Trust Fund Proposals (TFP), Administration agreements /amendments for creation/activation and maintenance of trust fund master data.
•  Ownership and maintenance of master reference fields in SAP for assigned trust fund programs in accordance with the program specific requirements and legal and internal documents.
• Provide advisory support on upstream trust fund activities such as trust fund set-up, structuring/restructuring, help them navigate through various accounting, reporting and operational issues from WFA’s perspective, all through the trust fund life-cycle.
• Participate in TF academy training and other hub trainings, representing the Division to share knowledge and help staff across GPs and Regions to navigate through the trust fund processes.
• Review new loans set up to ensure that the financial terms and other information are accurately captured (Loans master data)
• Provide inputs for developing and delivering learning programs for Bank staff and clients on the Bank’s loan products and policies.
• Ensure interest rates are appropriately updated

Selection Criteria

• Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant with post qualification work experience of 3-5 years;

• Proven working experience on accounting and reporting processes using automated accounting systems preferably SAP;

• Demonstrated good judgmental and analytical skills;

• Excellent problem-solving skills;

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools;

• Good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral);

• Strong client-focus and excellent team player;

• Ability to deal sensitively in multi-cultural environments and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues;

• Ability to function effectively in multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix environment.

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