Post of Duty: Remote
The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.
About this position:
Within the Accounting Division, The Loan and Corporate Accounts Group executes processes related to the Loan back-office and Corporate Accounts Payable and Receivable. We are looking for a self-driven, detail-oriented, problem solver to fill our Loan Officer National Consultant position and report to the Group Head. As a Loan Officer National Consultant, you will support the team and our clients.
This team is responsible for servicing the loan portfolio of the Bank.
What youโll do:
- Provide accounting, reporting and control services for loans and grants.
- Review applicable loan interest calculations, income charges, subsidies, late fees, and balances based on the loan agreements and prepare statement of accounts.
- Ensure collections are allocated accurately and timely to the corresponding operations and follow up on arrears according to Bank Policies, procedures, and loan contracts.
- Provide support to our borrowers, country offices, and other clients regarding the loan portfolio of the Bank.
- Ensure all transactions conform to Bank policies and procedures and that they are properly registered.
- Support different activities and Capital Projects relating to the Loan Financial System upgrade, document/reporting management system upgrade, and other loan and reporting tasks.
- Analyzes, reviews, and provides comments on financial terms and conditions of private sector project documents and loan agreements to ensure compliance with Bank lending policies.
- Maintain appropriate documentation of performed work for auditor's review.
What you'll need:
- Education: Bachelorโs degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in Accounting, Business, Finance, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role is required. Desirable knowledge of Python for data analysis, and Power BI for visualization. CPA/CFA and/or masterโs in business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field is a plus.
- Experience: At least 2 years of progressive experience in public accounting (preferably Big Four accounting firms), International Organizations, or Financial Institutions.
- Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.
Key skills:
- Learn continuously.
- Collaborate and share knowledge.
- Focus on clients.
- Communicate and influence.
- Innovate and try new things.
Requirements:
- Citizenship1: You must be a citizen of one of our 48-member countries, and a citizen or permanent resident of a country where the IDB has a Country Office.
- Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.
Type of contract and duration:
- Type of contract: National Consultant (National Remote Modality).
- Length of contract: 12 months.
- Work Location: Remote.
What we offer
The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employeeโs life. These benefits include:
- A competitive compensation package.
- Leave and vacations: 2 days per month of contract + gender-neutral parental leave.
- Health Insurance the IDB Group provides a monthly allowance for the purchase of health insurance.
- Savings plan: โโโโโโโThe IDB Group cares about your future, depending on the length of the contract, you will receive a monthly savings plan allowance.
- Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
- Health and wellbeing: Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for all employees.
- Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more.
Our culture
At the IDB Group we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work, willing to try new approaches without fear, and where they are accountable and rewarded for their actions.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are at the center of our organization. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at diversity@iadb.org to request reasonable accommodation to complete this application.
Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application.
About the IDB Group
The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
About IDB
We work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through financial and technical support for countries working to reduce poverty and inequality, we help improve health and education and advance infrastructure. Our aim is to achieve development in a sustainable, climate-friendly way. With a history dating back to 1959, today we are the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. We provide loans, grants, and technical assistance; and we conduct extensive research. We maintain a strong commitment to achieving measurable results and the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.
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