World Bank Group
Experience: 5 to 10 Years
Skill Required: Finance & Accounting
Apply By: 07-06-2024
The Reporting and Analysis unit (CNTRA) within the Controllers Department is responsible for preparing timely and accurate periodic financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders and facilitating the external audit and issuance of audit and review opinions by the external auditors on IFC’s annual and quarterly financial statements. The CNTRA unit provides assurance on the integrity of the financial ledgers and financial information. Unit is responsible for coordination of the monthly closing process, including advising and liaising with the decentralized accounting business units. Reporting and Analysis team also work with other units in determining the impact of new and proposed accounting standards and new complex transactions in Financial Statements and Management reports.
IFC Controllers Department is seeking an Extended Term Consultant in the CNTRA unit in Washington DC to help support across all functions described above, including the preparation of IFC’s quarterly and annual financial reporting, perform analytical review of business unit results for management reporting, creation of efficiencies through automation and streamlining of deliverables, participating in testing and implementation of new enhancements, and supporting the development, execution, and delivery of ESG related disclosures.
The successful candidate is expected to have exposure to accounting developments and be proactive in responding to the rapidly changing accounting and business environment. The selected candidate will be required to work across team functions and become a fully functional team member within a short timeframe. He /She should be able to establish productive relationships with staff at all levels within the team and across various units of IFC.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Consultant will work as part of a team of professionals to fulfill IFC Financial Reporting team’s mandate. This role requires frequent interaction with internal counterparts in Controllers and outside of Controllers in IFC, WBG Finance and Accounting (WFA), Information Technology, Internal Controls and the external auditors. Her/his tasks and responsibilities will include but are not limited to.
Selection Criteria
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