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World Bank Recruits Accounting Assistant


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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.

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 develoment 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, recievables, telephone payments, travel request, consultant payments, e.t.c, participating in the production of  statutory and other financial reports
- Maintaining internal control by monitoring expences, revenue, and administrative transactions to ensure that institutional and CFR guideines 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

Qualificaions:

Accademic Training & 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 Adminstration)
- 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 comceptual, 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 possibilties 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.
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