Accounting Job Vacancies: World Bank

World Bank Job Vacancies: Recruitment into Accounting Assistant Positions

The World Bank, established in 1944, is headquartered in Washington, D.C. We have more than 10,000 employees in more than 100 offices worldwide.

The World Bank, the leading multilateral institution in global economic development is seeking applications for the position of a Resource Management Assistant (Accountant). This is a local position based in the Bank's Office in Abuja Nigeria. The World Bank Group works to reduce poverty and contribute to sustainable development more aggressively than ever before.


The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. Our mission is to fight poverty with passion and professionalism for lasting results and to help people help themselves and their environment by providing resources, sharing knowledge, building capacity and forging partnerships in the public and private sectors.

But, to succeed, it will take the commitment of the brightest, most talented people in the world. Dedicated women and men like you.

Seize the opportunity to personally make a lasting difference in the lives of nearly 6 billion people around the world.

Position:
The Resource Management Assistant will be a member of the World Bank's Resource Management team recruited locally.

For the day-to-day assignments and responsibilities. She/he will report to the World Bank Country Director and/or the Resource Management Officer

The Technical Affiliation for the Accounting Assistant is the Resource Management Family and he/she will be mapped to the Africa Region's Management Team (AFTRM). The Manager of AFTRM is responsible for technical and professional development and performance evaluation of the Accounting Assistant

Responsibilities:
The Accounting Assistant's main responsibilities will include:
Maintaining financial reporting and accounting systems for the country office
Monitoring independently operating expenses, budget and external funds(e.g trust funds) and identifying issues for discussion with office management
Processing procurement, receivables, telephone payments, travel request, consultant payments, e.t.c, participating in the production of statutory and other financial reports
Maintaining internal control by monitoring expenses, revenue, and administrative transactions to ensure that institutional and CFR guidelines are met
Assisting with day-to-day human resource activities in the country office such as recruitment, salary and benefits administration, training activities, and professional development

Qualifications:
Academic Training and Experience:
A relevant Associate Degree (e.g Accounting, Finance, Business, or Economic)
Preference will be given to candidates with a relevant Bachelors or Masters Degree
Minimum of 2 years experience in a relevant field(e.g Accounting or Finance or Administration)
Preference will be given to candidates with 3 or more years of experience

Technical Proficiency:
Understanding and knowledge of business planning, work programming, budgeting and financial management
Proven strong conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills
Sound knowledge of information management and communication technology

Communication and Team Skills:
High level of personal and professional integrity
Strong supervisory 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 teams with a matrix management environment

Language Skills:
Proficiency in English and French is required

Terms of Employment:
Two years term appointment and possibilities of renewal

How to Apply:
Qualified candidates are requested to visit and submit the electronic application at www.worldbank.org/careers
Once on the site , candidate should follow link to access the job number 110404 and submit their applications online.
Paper applications will not be accepted .
The closing date for the reciept of the electronic applications is by close of business on April 4, 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Qualified male an female of diverse background(gender, religion, ethnic) are encouraged to apply.