Deadline: 05 September, 2020
Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
African Development Bank (AfDB) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Senior Financial Accountant.
AfDB’s mission is to spur sustainable economic development and social progress in its regional member countries (RMCs).
Responsibilities
- Participate in the preparation, technical review and analysis of the AfDB Group and various trust and special fund financial statements including management reporting and other ancillary documents
- Ensure that monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting is accurate, timely, and in compliance with IFRS and/or internal reporting requirements
- Identify trends and/or potential inconsistencies through critical review of data and fact patterns
- Assess the bank’s financial position and results in the context of market movements
- Specifically monitor the interest, foreign exchange, and credit risk exposures of all financial instruments used by the bank, including those in the loan, investment, and the borrowing portfolios
- Research accounting issues and interpret accounting standards
- Assist in the implementation of new and/or revised accounting standards as applicable to the bank
Requirements
- Master’s degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration with an internationally recognised professional qualification in Accounting/Auditing
- Five years, minimum, of relevant practical experience in the implementation of accounting standards in an internationally recognised professional accounting firm or an International Financial Institution
- Experience in statutory and management reporting for financial institutions
- Excellent grasp and knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and leading its application and providing high level professional advice on the financial implications of complex transactions
- Working knowledge of one or more complex, highly integrated accounting systems and financial reporting tools
- Ability to prepare financial statements within deadlines, reflecting impact of complex transactions and performing an analysis of the key metrics, reaching conclusions, submitting actionable recommendations and persuading superiors on outcomes
- Experience and demonstrable ability to operate effectively in a matrix management environment mainly as a team member and as team leader when required
- Demonstrable ability to lead a team of professionals in the preparation of financial statements
- Ability to deal sensitively in multi-cultural environments and build effective working relations with internal and external clients and colleagues
- Strong communication skills with ability to explain complex concepts and express views/opinions articulately and confidently to all levels of the organisation, in written and oral form, in a persuasive manner
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build personal and professional networks inside and outside the department unit
- Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French
- Demonstrate understanding of the functions and operations of pertinent IT systems and applications
- Ability to identify and/or lead opportunities for IT improvements to meet changing business needs
- Good working knowledge of SAP4/HANA, specifically in the area of Accounting, Finance and Treasury (desirable)
- Certification in one or more SAP modules (preferably FI-MM) will be an advantage
To apply and for more information, click here.
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