Senior Accounting Assistant - req33785

As a Senior Accounting Assistant at the World Bank, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Finance & Accounting Vice Presidency. Your responsibilities will include verifying worklist transactions for accuracy, reviewing Retro Earnings/Deduction Reports, handling staff queries, updating desk procedures, generating staff earnings certificates, and providing inputs to Management Reporting and Analysis. You will be required to extract data from the source system (SAP/BI) to develop data analytics and trends for ad-hoc reporting needs, implement relevant accounting policies and ICFR requirements, and actively participate in process quality improvement initiatives. Your role will also involve identifying business requirements, participating in user acceptance testing, and implementing new systems and tools to enhance efficiency and standardization. To qualify for this position, you should hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance or Accounting, along with a professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA). A minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience in the functional area is required, as well as proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office tools. Experience in PeopleSoft systems will be considered an added advantage. As a successful candidate, you should demonstrate strong communication skills, analytical thinking, project management abilities, and a collaborative approach to working with various levels of staff. You should also exhibit digital dexterity, including working knowledge of WBG core functional systems and processes, data and analytical tools like MS-Excel, PowerBI, Tableau, and reporting tools such as MS PowerPoint and MS Word. Additionally, you should possess a sense of urgency, thoughtful risk-taking abilities, empowerment, and accountability attributes, in line with the WBG Culture. The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including retirement plans, medical insurance, life and disability coverage, paid leave, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Joining the World Bank as a Senior Accounting Assistant will not only provide you with a rewarding career but also an opportunity to contribute to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development on a global scale. Apply now and be part of a unique global partnership dedicated to making a positive impact on the world.,