WORLD BANK CAREERS, TUESDAY 19, OCTOBER 2010

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
One Year Extended Term Appointment (Renewable for another year) World Bank Country Office Abuja. Nigeria Grade ET2


The World Bank, the leading multilateral institution in global economic development, is seeking applications for the position of an Accounting Assistant. This is a local position based in the Bank’s office in Abuja, Nigeria

POSITION
The Accounting Assistant will be a member of the World Bank’s Resource Management team recruited locally.
The incumbent in this position works under the guidance of senior team members, on detailed issues, using-accuracy and attention to details in order to meet the country office’s need for timely processing and reporting of day-to-day RM work program. Uses working knowledge of daily Bank procedures to ensure day-to-day RM work program is completed effectively and efficiently, working as needed with others in the team or in other Bank unit.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Accounting Assistant will be responsible for:
Financial Accounting
Processes accurately and promptly all accounting transactions, including payroll, operating expenses, procurement, travel, consultant payments, vendor payments, charge backs and other like running expenses. Processes transactions in the Asset Management module for office and residence inventories;
Maintain account reconciled at any given point in time. Regularly reviews the open item accounts and resolves any outstanding items; keeps relevant documents and invoices systematically to fully support the accounts;
Performs bank account reconciliation and reviews cash flow and replenishment needs.
Interacts with clients both inside and outside the Bank. e.g. staff, consultants, vendors, etc, to effect timely payments and resolve accounting related issues:
Assists in planning and monitoring budget and expenses linked to country office work program;
Provides references to bank’s financial ,and administrative policies and procedures in administrative expense related subject areas;

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING CONTROL AND REPORTING
Maintains consistency in the application of accounting rules and procedures, including safeguarding of cash and checks;
Maintains and administer the petty cash in the Country office
Processes the monthly phone bills and provides advice on reasonableness, including reconciliation.
Reviews general ledger accounts regularly to ensure accurate posting
Monitors operating expenses and highlights potential issues;
Reviews documentation for travel statements of expenses;
Periodically reviews exception reports and takes remedial actions (such as missing time, SOE exceptions, above average consultant and vendor expenses, overtime, open purchase orders and commitments, excessive travel advances etc,
Ensures compliance with institutional and regional policies and guidelines;
Generates a variety of standard and customized financial/accounting reports;
Reviews, follows up and resolves issues noted in accounting scorecard and other quality assurance reports issued by Head Quarter Accounting Department;
Follows up on audit and COSO recommendations which relate to the accounting and Resource Management functions.

QUALIFICATION
Academic Training and Experience: A relevant degree (e.g. Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics),
Minimum of 3 years experience in a relevant field (e.g. Accounting or Finance.) Preference will be given to candidates with 5 or more years of cognate experience

COMMUNICATION AND TEAM SKILLS
High level of personal and professional integrity with strong analytical skills and ability to function well in a multi-cultural environment.
Result-oriented personality with proven problem-solving skills.
Strong communication skills with ability to prepare, present and discuss findings in written and oral form.
Effective skills as an interlocutor in handling and facilitating client and inter-unit business relationships.
Ability to function effectively in multi-disciplinary team, within a matrix management environment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Proficiency in English is required.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
For the full job description and selection criteria, qualified candidates are required to submit the electronic application by visiting www.worldbank.org/careers and click on >employment opportunities> Consultants and temporary opportunities >current vacancies> job # 102012 to submit your application electronically to the World Bank. Email or paper applications will not be considered.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Qualified male and female candidates of diverse background (gender, religious, ethnic, ,are encouraged to apply.


Not later than 26th October, 2010 from the date of the advertisement.