Duties and Accountabilities:
Payments & Accounting
SAP/Imprest Administration
Processing timely payments to staff and vendors
VAT filing and reconciliation (if applicable)
Accounting for accruals and prepayments
Payroll processing in SAP
Financial assistance, rental advances to staff and clearance in PeopleSoft
Journal adjustment entries
Travel agency payments
Review SAP Processing of PO’s
Ensuring proper filing of all documents as per the record retention policyMonitoring & Reporting
Monitoring and ensuring replenishment of funds in Imprest account as well as petty cash
Preparation of monthly Imprest accounting report including bank reconciliation
Preparation of monthly statement of assets and liabilities
Providing ad-hoc reports at the request of the management (like travel, SAP profiles etc.)
Ensuring adherence to policies and procedures to ensure Strong Scorecard
Follow up for timely submission of SOE’s
Other Responsibilities
Controls and Knowledge sharing
Providing expert advice and guidance to staff on accounting, policy theory and practice, recommending solutions to various issues
Enhance controls and advise other Finance assistants in the region on best practices
Knowledge sharing sessions with staff on Policies and procedures and ensuring these are communicated and implemented throughout the Regional department
Liaison with Chennai: Imprest/Payroll/SRS/Travel audit/accounts payable/RM etc
Liaise with Banks in connection with IFC Corporate account as staff salary accounts.
Selection Criteria:
University Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant, and a minimum of 2 years’ accounting experience in a corporate setting.
Candidates holding a diploma or certificate who are officially pursuing an internationally recognized accounting of finance certificate (i.e. CA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, MIA) and who have at least 4 years of accounting or finance experience will also be considered.
Strong analytical skills, capability to assess trends in financial performance under limited supervision.
Sound knowledge of financial accounting and reporting, and of project costing.
Demonstrated competence in the use of Microsoft Office applications; experience in ERP (preferably, SAP) is a significant advantage.
Demonstrated team player with the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and across different functions.
Strong written and oral communications skills.
Fluency in English is essential.
Candidate with experience working with the World Bank Group have a competitive advantage.
Apply via :
www.ifc.org
