Associate Funds Accounting

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Description

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Responsible for the accurate maintenance of financial records for both the Bank and the Donor Funds which the Bank administrates. He/she assists in implementing the accounting policies of the Bank in line with relevant reporting standards, and ensures compliance with internal and external reporting requirements.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Prepares sections of the year-end financial statements with all required disclosures and notes accurately and to a tight deadline
• Assesses the impact of the latest IFRS accounting standards on EBRD/Donor Funds’ financial statements to ensure compliance
• Ensures the accounting policies of the Bank/Donor Funds are up-to-date and consistent with IFRS
• Undertakes investigations and inspections of data in accordance with established procedure to identify and quantify potential accounting postings required
• Maintains the accounting and reporting systems, files and other records required for the Bank and Donor Funds to ensure accurate and timely information
• Reviews transactions booked in front office systems and posted to the accounting systems for accuracy and appropriateness
• Identifies solutions to non-standard tasks/queries 
• Provides advice to internal clients relating to relevant financial products or transactions
• Contributes to the development of procedures to ensure the accounting department best responds to the needs of the Bank/Donors
• Review and sign off of team members’ journals to ensure accuracy
• Supervises and trains new team members and year end temporary staff to create a team that is capable of meeting its objectives
• Produces work in compliance with the Bank’s Internal Controls Framework
• Liaises with internal and external auditors and responds to queries

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• Educated to degree level
• ACA qualified or equivalent
• Fluent English language skills, both verbal and written
• Significant relevant accounting experience
• Statutory financial accounts preparation and/or audit experience on financial accounts
• Strong numerical and financial skills with the ability to interpret financial information
• Fully competent in own practise area  
• Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards
• Strong computer skills with emphasis on Excel
• Experience with Summit, Frameworks, SAP R3 and SAP AFI systems

Source:  https://jobs.ebrd.com/job/London-Associate,-Funds-Accounting/1113706401/

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