Requisition ID 33524 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Finance - Strategy, Planning & Control Contract Type Short Term Contract Length 09 months Posting End Date 26/05/2023
About the Role
Are you a motivated, technically strong and growth minded individual that enjoys working with like-minded accountants? Then this role is for you.
The EBRD invests in changing lives. The EBRD is a unique international financial institution supporting projects across three continents. Investing primarily in private sector clients whose needs cannot be fully met by the market, we promote entrepreneurship and foster transition towards open and sustainable market economies.
The accounting teams within Financial Control are responsible for the preparation of periodic and annual financial reports on behalf of the Bank and the Donor Funds which the Bank administrates, together with setting and maintaining the accounting policies of the Bank. This information enables management to evaluate historic performance and formulate strategy.
Weโre looking for an Associate to join us in the Treasury Accounting team, who will report to the Head of Treasury Accounting.
What youโll be doing
- Prepare periodic internal financial management reporting, including daily front office reporting for the various Treasury Desks
- Ensures the accounting policies of the Bank are up-to-date and consistent with IFRS
- Undertakes investigations and inspections of data in accordance with established procedure to identify and quantify potential accounting postings required
- Maintains the accounting and reporting systems, files and other records required for the Bank to ensure accurate and timely information
- Reviews transactions booked in front office systems and posted to the accounting systems for accuracy and appropriateness
- Provides advice to internal clients relating to relevant financial products or transactions
- Produces work in compliance with the Bankโs Internal Controls Framework
- Prepares sections of the year-end financial statements with all required disclosures and notes accurately and to a tight deadline
- Liaises with internal and external auditors and responds to queries
- Other ad hoc tasks as allocated by line manager
What youโll need
- Educated to degree level
- ACA qualified or equivalent
- Fluent English language skills, both verbal and written
- Significant relevant accounting experience, preferably in a Financial Services setting
- Statutory financial accounts preparation and/or audit experience on financial accounts
- Strong numerical and financial skills with the ability to interpret financial information
- Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), IFRS 9 knowledge a plus
- Strong computer skills with emphasis on Excel
What is it like to work at the EBRD?
Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.
The EBRD environment provides you with:
- Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in;
- A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity;
- An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.
Diversity is one of the Bankโs core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time.