Post:Financial Analyst,
Organization:IBRD and IDA
Location; Chennai, India
Background / General description:
The Financial Reporting and Analysis Division, within the Controller's Vice Presidency, is responsible for :
(i) statutory financial reporting including advising and liaising with decentralized accounting business units
(ii) management reporting and analysis, including developing benchmarks and monitoring performance
(iii) evaluating relevant accounting pronouncements for application to the Bank's financial statements in consultation with the accounting policy advisor
(iv) providing assurance on the accuracy and integrity of the Bank's financial ledgers and financial information,
(v) capital accounting function, and
(v) liaising with the external auditors and the Audit Committee.
Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 5 year term appointment.
Duties and Accountabilities:
Generally encompass core areas: Capital Business processing, financial analysis, financial reporting, and operational risk. Participate in multiple teams with duties in all areas.
Financial Analyst will participate in teams responsible for :
Maintaining the capital accounts for IBRD / IDA;
Analyzing financial results and balances for reasonableness;
Preparing internal and external financial reports for IBRD and IDA as part of the HQ business unit teams;
Duties also include participation on Finance Complex projects and preparation of ad-hoc financial analysis for senior management.
Examples of specific accountabilities:
1. Maintain the Financial ledgers for IBRD/ IDA capital; approving transactions relating to processing of Capital, leading to generation of accounting for the same.
2. Prepare/review of communication with member countries.
3. Prepare defined portions of a variety of the internal and external financial reporting and analysis products, such as the Monthly Financial Report, Annual Financial Report, Quarterly and Annual Financial Statements and Management Discussion and Analysis, Information Statements, and the Financial Management Information System (FMIS).
4. Develop and run computer assisted financial models which project income for IBRD and IDA.
5. Develop and apply computer assisted analytical methodologies to test and explain changes in financial trends and results, including validating the monthly trial balance.
6. Liaise with various decentralized accounting units which have co-located to Chennai.
Selection Criteria:
1. Chartered Accountant, or equivalent professional degree required. Bachelors degree in a related field, advanced degree will be a plus.
2. 3 or more years of relevant experience desired.
3. Strong verbal and written communications skills.
4. Full proficiency in Microsoft Windows applications, namely Excel, Word and Power Point. Demonstrated ability to learn new technology quickly and effectively use it for maximum productivity. Knowledge of SAP will be an advantage.
5. Excellent analytical skills. The ability to develop and apply methodologies to test and explain changes in financial trends and results using computer assisted techniques.
COMPETENCIES
Project Management - Understands the basic concepts of project management, as they relate to the execution of tasks within a project
Business Processes & Systems - Has basic understanding of business processes and systems (including accounting systems) to recommend and help implement process improvements.
Fundamental Controllership Knowledge - Has a basic understanding of general accounting principles, risks and controls, financial concepts and financial transaction processes.
Accounting Policy - Understands accounting principles and, under guidance of senior staff, is able to apply accounting principles to appropriately record transactions.
Corporate Finance - Has a basic understanding of corporate finance concepts and financial instruments as demonstrated by ability to perform basic analyses to assess the impact of market forces on portfolios of financial instruments.
Financial Products - Has a basic understanding of the range of available financial instruments (e.g., IBRD loans, IDA credits and grants, and trust funds).
Client Orientation - Takes personal responsibility and accountability for timely response to client queries, requests or needs, working to remove obstacles that may impede execution or overall success.
Drive for Results - Takes personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results, and has the personal organization to do so.
Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion - Collaborates with other team members and contributes productively to the team's work and output, demonstrating respect for different points of view.
Knowledge, Learning and Communication - Actively seeks knowledge needed to complete assignments and shares knowledge with others, communicating and presenting information in a clear and organized manner.
Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making - Analyzes facts and data to support sound, logical decisions
regarding own and others' work.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 23 July 2013
How to Apply
http://unjobs.org/vacancies/1373489318280
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