Requisition ID 33324 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Information Technology Dept. / Bus. Group Governance & Oversight Services Business Unit Financial Planning & Capacity Contract Type Short Term Contract Length 12 months Posting End Date
Purpose of Job
The Associate, IT Budget & Reporting is responsible for supporting, monitoring and reporting on the IT Admin budget and general financial management and transparency.
Accountabilities & Responsibilties
Review and maintain financial governance and reporting on capital and revenue expenditure to ensure budget and policy compliance, and where necessary implements new policies and procedures
Lead the co-ordination and preparation of IT annual budget and forecast to support delivery of IT plan working closely with IT managers and, when appropriate other Bank departments
Monitor budget execution and recommend corrective action when required
Oversight of project accounting to ensure adequate tracking and monitoring of project and highlighting and resolving where deviations are likely
Maintain detailed views of forecasts and any depreciation to allow for accurate view of future year impacts
Approve fixed asset purchase orders, regularly review balances and disposals with budget holders and keeping the fixed asset register updated
Provide consistent and regular financial reporting to relevant IT approval boards, Management teams and committees
Support the monthly and year-end accounting work programme, providing assistance on SAP and other accounting matters to departmental colleagues covering both operating and capital expenditure
Undertake financial modelling to support key IT strategic decisions
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
โข Degree qualified or relevant experience/qualifications in Finance/Accounting
โข Working towards a Qualified accountant or (member of a recognised professional accounting body)
โข Customer service experience and commercial awareness
โข Familiar with accounting standards and practices
โข Proven experience of budgetary control functions and fixed asset accounting
โข Self-motivated, resourceful, thorough, and capable of establishing collaborative solutions
โข Advanced Excel skills (e.g. consolidations, data tables, etc.)
โข Excellent time management and communication skills
โข Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills, including the ability to prioritise and schedule own workload
โข Ability to develop and manage effective cross-departmental networks
Skills
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.