Deadline: 21 September 2015
The World Bank is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Accounting Assistant based in Washington DC, USA.
The World Bank has a vision to promote shared prosperity and greater equity in the developing world.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Accounting Assistant will perform the following functions-
- Verify work list transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness;
- Calculate earnings/deductions in situations when the pertinent information is missing from the worklist report;
- Review calculations: each calculation is reviewed by another person to ensure accuracy;
- Review Retro Earnings/Deduction Reports, to verify accuracy and enter any necessary corrections;
- Force Retro Earnings/Deduction, to generate retro earnings and deductions that were not included in the original report;
- Review reports: Done before the payroll cycle is closed, to ensure the validity of the payments being made e.g., Staff being paid in two paygroups, Terminated/LWOP staff with pay in the current payroll cycle, etc.;
- Send necessary information to staff and managers (such as memo to Managers regarding overtime payments that exceed Payrolls’ Control Threshold; overpayment letters notifying staff of the establishment of an accounts receivable);
- Resolve issues with HRS, (e.g. duplicate payments, overdue payments, pending actions );
- Resolve issues with Systems that affect the closing/payment. These problems usually relate to data transfers from HR to Payroll and SRS to Payroll that could result in over/underpayment Eg. incomplete feeds from SRS, insufficient/inconsistent data on the retro-reports;
- Research and reply to staff queries within the service standard of twenty four hours;
- Answer queries and provide information/analysis requested by external auditors and internal auditors;
- Update desk procedures for each business function;
- File documentation;
- Prepare off cycle.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Undergraduate degree in accounting/finance/commerce from a reputable institution with a minimum of two years relevant experience preferably with a multinational organization.
- Full proficiency in Microsoft Windows applications, namely Excel, Word and Power Point. Demonstrated ability to learn new technology quickly and effectively use it for maximum productivity.
- A proven track record of problem solving skills in an automated accounting environment; Experience with SAP enterprise resource planning system R3 is desirable, but not required.
- In-depth, detailed understanding of Payroll systems, preferably PeopleSoft Payroll module and its control features and configuration capabilities/implementation at the Bank.
- Strong communication skills to present oral and written analyses.
- Exhibit a personality that enables the incumbent to be client focused, flexible and an excellent team player. Ability to effectively work with other staff in the department and elsewhere in the Bank.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit World Bank.
