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World Bank Nigeria Vacancy : Resource Management Office

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    Job #    102012
    Job Title    E T Temporary
    Job Family Resource Management
    Location    Abuja, Nigeria
    Appointment    Local Hire
    Job Posted    05-Oct-2010
    Closing Date    26-Oct-2010
    Language Requirements    English [Essential]
    Appointment Type

    Background / General description
    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

    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 units.

    Duties and Accountabilities
    The Ac(~ounting 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 office running expenses. Processes transactions in the Asset Management module for
    office and residence inventories;
    • Maintains accounts 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 Controls and Reporting:
    • Maintains consistency in the application of accounting rules and procedures, including
    safeguarding of cash and checks;
    • Maintains and administers 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 postings;
    • 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 advancesjetc.);
    • 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.

    Selection Criteria
    Academic Training and Experience: A relevant degree (e.g. Finance, Accounting, Business,
    or 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.

    Academic Training and Experience: A relevant degree (e.g. Finance, Accounting, Business,
    or 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. 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 teams within a matrix management environment.
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