Deadline: 20 October 2015
The World Bank is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Financial Analyst based in Washington, USA.
The World Bank has set two ambitious goals to push extreme poverty to no more 3 percent by 2030, and to promote shared prosperity and greater equity in the developing world.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Financial Analyst performs the following functions-
- Resolving issues, and providing information related to the Staff Retirement Plan (the Plan) through in-person contacts, correspondence and telephone conversations with active staff members, retirees and other beneficiaries;
- Presenting the intricacies of the pension plan to an audience of international staff;
- Processing and calculating pension benefit payments made under the Plan at the request of active participants and prepare certifications as requested by participants;
- Computing and analyzing data related to pension benefits processing and projections;
- Reviewing and monitoring financial transactions to meet Pension Administration payment requirements;
- Reviewing and drafting communication materials to participants on Pension Plan provisions;
- Coordinating and following up of internal and external audits;
- Serving as project manager on various projects;
- Identifying systems problems and recommending enhancements and opportunities for automation; and
- Undertaking ad hoc projects and special assignments as required.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Master’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (4 years of experience for Bachelors’ degree holders).
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or relevant field.
- A professional qualification in accountancy or benefits administration (CPA, CA, CIA, CFA, PHR, SPHR).
- Hands-on experience with administration of a global pension plan and familiarity with defined benefit plans.
- Demonstrated ability to independently respond to extensive and diverse inquiries and make decisions when multiple courses of action are possible.
- Ability to process, handle, and communicate matters of a sensitive and confidential nature.
- A strong team player with the confidence to interact at all levels of an organization.
- Demonstrated initiative in developing practical approaches that will improve business processes and the effectiveness of unit/team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, including writing business reports and the ability to make presentations on pension-related topics to an audience of international staff.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and mature judgment with the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with internal/external contacts at all levels in a multicultural environment.
- Experience with PeopleSoft modules is desirable.
- Experience with SAP FI (financial module) is desirable.
- Positive attitude, high degree of initiative and reliability.
- Outcome oriented / Drive for Results.
- Highest ethical standards.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit World Bank.
