The World Bank Group has invited applications from eligible candidates for the post of Accounting 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.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain accounting practices to ensure accurate and reliable data necessary for business operations. Conduct periodic reviews to verify the accuracy of records, compliance with the Bank’s policies and procedures.
- Provide day-to-day support and technical advice to country office accountants on accounting matters and the related SAP processes. Participate in implementing and delivery of an effective system for control assessment of processes at country offices using Monthly Submission Reports etc.
- Review, analyze, and compile reports on imprest accounts for financial reporting purposes. Coordinate schedules, activities, and reports with other departments.
- Review cash replenishment requirements from country offices, perform due diligence in the review of write-off requests from country offices and provide guidance for transfer of Imprest funds into and out of bank’s designated depository accounts.
- Provide inputs and actively participate to support management’s initiatives to improve the process quality & process-related controls.
- Contribute to the preparation of the accounting procedures documentation in the Country Office guidelines and on-going updates. Prepare monthly bulletins to country offices.
- Participate in imparting training to country office accountants on Imprest administration procedures, bank’s policies and procedures, SAP accounting, including resolution of specific issues.
- Prepare accounting and control procedures documentation for implementation in the country offices.
- Identify, participate in the design of, user testing, and implementation of any new systems, applications, tools, and reports for the team, to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and standardization.
- Provide a variety of metrics/charts to be included in overall departmental operations report to measure the progress of operations for the team vis-a-vis agreed norms for management information and action;
- Coach and mentor junior team members.
Qualifications and Experience
- Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant. Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in similar or complementary roles in financial institutions and/or public accounting firms required;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows applications, namely Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, including advanced spreadsheet design, manipulation, and analysis skills. Ability to quickly develop effective understandings of logical accounting data structures and data inter-relationships to effectively evaluate and make recommendations on process/system controls.
- In-depth, detailed understanding of accounting systems, preferably SAP FI modules and their control features and configuration capabilities/implementation at the Bank.
- Knowledge of a variety of modern procurement practices and emerging electronic commerce solutions; excellent knowledge of Bank administrative policies.
- A proven track record of problem-solving skills in an automated accounting environment; experience with SAP enterprise resource planning system R3 is desirable, but not required.
- Excellent judgment, very good written and oral communication skills (including the ability to write clear, concise, and complete procedure); ability to carry out a multi-dimensional, multi-functional work program.
- Ability to deal sensitively in multi-cultural environments and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues.
- Exhibit a personality that enables the incumbent to be client-focused, flexible, and an excellent team player. Ability to effectively work with other staff in the department and elsewhere in the Bank.
Location
Chennai
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