Resource Management Analyst

• RM Analyst is expected to be specialist in business finance analytics, controls, processes, and able to support decision-making through the provision of timely, fit for purpose information on the management of financial resources across all funding sources.
• In line with the competencies listed below, RM Analyst is expected to be expert in the day-to-day maintenance of the core RM systems, processes, and disciplines, with advanced knowledge of RM policies, SAP and the Bank’s core reporting and data mining tools.
• The RMA is expected to be innovative and deliver quality work, striking a balance between RM technical excellence and client focus.
• The incumbent must have strong teamwork skills within and outside the unit, and the ability to work independently on RM projects with other members of the broader RM team.  Initiative and excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, and interpersonal skills are a must.

• Performs Country Office Accounting functions, including preparing and submitting monthly MSRs to the region and WFA; reviewing transactions entered in ePayables; performing payment runs, performing payroll variances report; liaising with central payment processing/transaction processing units (Chennai/GPP) to resolve routine issues; monitoring Bank Imprest Accounts and request reimbursements taking into account optimal cash levels.
• Monitoring:  Independently monitors and reviews budgets & expenses, identifying/resolving issues, and discussing them with country office management, working groups and other RM staff; contributes to ensure that unit has optimum cash balance and cash flow projections; reviews financial transactions, reconciliation reports, open-item reports, monthly accounting reports, scorecard and quality assurance follow-up plans, etc.
• Accountability: responsible for effective financial management of the country office expenses; oversees the financial management function of the Country Office.
• Business Planning and Indicators: Assists Country Office management in the formulation of staffing strategy and its resource implication; assists in planning of expenses for day to day running of the country office; contributes to the development of indicators for the country office; may provide assistance in the country work program planning; in case of country office relocation or renovation, may assist in the planning for capital budget.
• Cost Analysis and Effectiveness: Compiles and analyzes performance measurement data at the country office level; measures cost effectiveness performance and proposes solutions to issues identified.

• Support internal controls framework of country office financial transactions and business operations, including review of effectiveness of the internal control systems and monitoring.
• Within the established WB Systems’ framework establishes and coordinates specification for and implements new or enhanced standardized country office specific reporting systems to meet management and institutional requirements.
• Works with Country Manager to ensure a strong control environment in the Office, providing advice on control issues.
• Ensures that audit, quality assurance review and scorecard recommendations are implemented effectively.
• Where applicable, may contribute to the end year Country Office/CMU budget expenditure and deliverables outcome reporting during the retrospective exercises.

• Proactively establishes and maintains interface with internal and external clients; participates in team meetings; ensures effective back-up arrangement and timely submissions of tasks/outputs.
• Provides information and first level analysis to managers and RM Officer with respect to the management of resources (e.g. budget, expenses, unit costs/performance measures, staffing, space, etc.
• Provides support to managers and staff in choosing, accessing and interpreting management reports available in SAP and other information systems.
• Administers RM policies and procedures, including providing guidance, advice and interpretation and recommending actions.
• Maintains consistency in the application of financial management rules and procedures, including safeguarding of cash and checks, where applicable.
• Prepares various analyses, highlighting trends, issues, contributions to various reports.
• Ensures compliance with specific institutional and regional guidelines.

• Ensures smooth operation of office facilities.
• Ensures that Bank’s assets and inventories are appropriately recorded and safeguarded.
• May act as Security Champion, keep the Crisis Action Plan and Business Continuity Plan up-to-date, implement recommendations of the security assessment report, and respond promptly to security issues.
• Oversees the local procurement of supplies, goods, and services.
• May manage CO Facilities, overseeing office works and refurbishing.
• May manage Capital Budget projects.
• Where applicable, supports and may participate in the Country Office Administration Procurement Review Committee (APRC).
• Helps in the development of administrative policies and practices (in consultation with other units, e.g. GCS) for the efficient and effective operation of the country office.

• May support benefits administration, with particular focus on financial assistance and duty station related benefit including staff housing benefits.
• Communicates relevant rules and procedures to all staff on a regular basis.
• Liaises with human resource team on relevant human resource issues.
• Assists TTLs and ACS on ST Guidelines interpretation and ST Fee Setting.
• Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
• Internal: Staff within the Country Office including GP staff and other RM staff in the VPU and Bank-wide.
• External: Consultants, Vendors.

• Minimum Education consisting of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or other relevant discipline required to fulfill position specific requirements (e.g. Economics, Public Administration, Information Systems, etc.) OR non-relevant Bachelor’s Degree plus one of the following: (1) CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting; or (2) ACCA Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business; or (3) equivalent country-level Accounting certificate.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in a comparable accounting or finance-oriented role.
• Working experience with finance systems and reports, particularly SAP, BW/AO, and/or comparable experience with financial/budget management systems.
• Track record of supporting business decision making through the provision of relevant analytics and advice.
• Excellent communications skills (written and oral) and people oriented.

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