Senior Financial Officer

The WB Finance & Accounting (WFA) Vice Presidency is responsible for all aspects of the financial reporting, internal control framework for IBRD and IDA, and the extensive Trust Fund/Partnership portfolio of the WB entities. It supports an appropriate fiduciary control framework and administering disbursements for Bank lending and leads the client service function for the WB’s corporate expenses.

What you will do:

• Lead the oversight and delivery of internal reports. Ensure accuracy of reports as well as collaborate with other MDBs to offer analytical insights, where appropriate.
• Coordinate across the division to enhance controls and implement a common controls augmentation framework.
• Coordinate across the division to enhance automation and digitalization using appropriate technologies.
• Analyze the results of sensitivity to market movements by utilizing relevant tools.
• Lead systems projects and initiatives.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across the World Bank and with other MDBs/banks.
• Provide training and direction to less experienced staff.

Selection Criteria

What you will bring:

Education:

• Professional finance/accounting qualification (CFA and / or CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent accounting qualification).
• Master’s in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering or relevant discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience
• Professional experience with major financial institutions or a Big 4 accounting firm with practical knowledge of corporate finance, controls, and automation.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong understanding of fixed income products.
• Proven quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, including excellent spreadsheet and skills. Familiarity with financial modeling techniques, programming languages (e.g., Python), writing macros will be a plus.
  Hands-on experience of accounting, financial analysis and reporting in an integrated financial systems environment
• Strong knowledge of Summit / Murex or other front-to-back treasury systems, integrated financial systems such as SAP, SAP BI/BO reporting tools
• Knowledge of appropriate valuation models including calibration instruments and model limitations.
• Demonstrated high level of initiative, self-confidence and a self-starter.
• Diplomacy and strong interpersonal skills; commitment to work in a team-oriented, multi-cultural environment; detail oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, including preparing presentations for senior management.

Source: https://worldbankgroup.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=28082&site=1