Recrutement de 01 Finance Officer

Recrutement de 01 Finance Officer
Niveau d'études: Bac + 5 ou plus
Expérience: 7 ans
Expire le: 14-03-2023

IFC
Dakar, Sénégal
Finance Officer

Job #: req21474
Organization: IFC
Sector: Finance & Accounting
Grade: GF
Term Duration: 3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment
Location: Dakar,Senegal
Required Language(s): English
Preferred Language(s): French
Closing Date: 3/14/2023 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

IFC—a member of the World Bank Group—is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2022, IFC committed a record $32.8 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises.

The Vice Presidency for Corporate Support (COSVP) integrates Budget and Business Administration, HR, Communication, Partnerships, and Information & Technology functions under one umbrella to enable execution of IFC’s management and operational needs in the best way. IFC's Budget & Administration Department (CBA) is part of the Corporate Strategy and Resources Vice Presidency and plays a significant role in achieving IFC’s mission. Department responsibilities include business strategy formulation, budgeting, investment support, reporting & analytics, administration, procurement, facilities management, and global security among others. CBA has the mandate to connect the dots across the organization and bring insight and consistency to IFC’s resource management.
The Finance Unit (CBAAF) for the Sub Saharan Africa Region (CAF) is responsible for work program planning, budgeting, financial reporting and resource management for all the offices in the CAF Region. Overall, CBAAF maintains cost efficiency and effective controls over all financial transactions and provides support for effective management of resources

Within the CBAAF unit, CBA is seeking a Finance Officer for the Sub-Saharan Africa (CAF) region. The role oversees the CAF region’s internal control environment and supervises country offices financial management. The reporting line will be to the CAF Regional Financial Controller based in Johannesburg.

The location and recruitment type of this position will be in the CAF regional hub in Dakar. Some travel within the region may be required.

Role & Responsibilities:

1. Oversight of CAF Country Office Accounting:
• Oversee the integrity and efficiency of transaction processing across country offices. Including vendor and staff payments.
• Provide guidance to country office accountants on policy, procedures and technical aspects of country office accounting.
• Facilitate adequate staff back-up arrangements for country office accountants.
• Oversee data quality of CAF country office transaction postings in line with CBA procedures.
• Oversee and follow-up resolution of longstanding open items and purchase commitments
• Maintain list of bank signatories for country offices and coordinate with treasury on the annual designations renewal exercise.
• Maintain checklist for monthly bank reconciliations.
• Liaise with GPP team on operational and technical issues.
• Ensure year-end accruals are properly effected across CAF country offices.

2. SAP Operations
• Maintain CAF organizational structure within SAP, including fund centers and WBS elements.
• Maintain and liaise with SAP team on all CAF user profiles.
• Serve as focal point between CAF Finance Team and SAP Team and lead knowledge sharing.

3. Country Office Overheads and Facilities Management:
• Lead country office accountants in the preparation of the CAF quarterly overheads forecast by country office.
• Coordinate with facilities in the drafting of country office lease agreements or MOUs with IBRD. Maintain copies of all CAF Lease agreements/MOUs.
• Coordinate with country office accountants on the annual fixed assets inventory count. Ensure update of SAP records.
• Liaise with Regional Financial Controller on approvals for disposals of assets

4. Reporting and Analytics:
• Ensure all CAF country offices submit the Monthly Status Reports to the World Bank Group accounting center and country managers.
• Provide adhoc information and analysis to managers and in collaboration with the Regional Controller with respect to the management of administrative resources (e.g., resource utilization, staffing, etc).
• Coordinate with Resource Management Finance Officer and country office accountants on the preparation of monthly country office budget reports.

5. Communications and Client Liaison:
• Proactively establish and maintain interface with CAF Department clients.
• Advise/liaise with staff in the CAF Finance Team in order to improve knowledge and awareness with respect to internal control policies and procedures.
• Promote active sharing of knowledge and establish a strong knowledge network within and outside CBA.

6. Internal Controls Reviews and Risk Management:
• Support internal control framework of the department’s financial transactions, including review of effectiveness of the internal control systems and monitoring.
• Coordinate with country office accountants on internal control/risk reviews. Currently includes:
• Ensure implementation of agreed scorecard, internal and external audit recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with World Bank Group policies and procedures within the region.

Selection Criteria

• Masters Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics with at least 7 years of working experience.
• Recognized professional accreditation (CPA, CMA, CIMA, ACCA, etc.) is a plus.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of accounting theory, concepts and principles, combined with proven practical skills in accounting controls, risk and internal control assessments, business planning and financial management.
• Diligence and attention to details.
• Working knowledge of SAP processes and transactions.
• Planning and budgeting skills proved by experience: able to produce standard activity and unit-level reports and budgets using inputs from senior staff or operational management, and to provide basic analysis of budget information.
• Advanced problem solving, analytical skills.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information, interpret data, retrieve information and clearly and concisely communicate results. Good data mining skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Package. Advanced Excel skills.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to prepare, present and discuss findings in written or oral
form.
• Ability to manage multiple, concurrent tasks with tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills.
• Fluency in the English language. French proficiency is an added advantage.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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