Deadline: 17 March 2016
The World Bank Group (WBG) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Financial Analyst in Chennai, India.
WBG 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 Jobs Responsibilities
The Financial Analyst will perform the following functions-
- A periodic review of the financial results of the loan portfolio to identify trends and significant changes so as to assess the reasonableness of account balances leading to a sign off on the data/information.
- Develop expectations, perform analysis, prepare commentaries and suggest and implement solutions in a pro-active manner.
- Respond to questions/requests on loan information from period activity or financial reporting requirements.
- Ensuring the accuracy, appropriateness, completeness and control of information.
- Review new trade set up to ensure that the financial terms and other information are accurately captured.
- Monitor and control settlements.
- Review monthly reports on the portfolio and assess the income statement effects.
- Monitor, review and process existing debt relief initiatives and also assist in structuring new initiatives.
- Periodically review various reconciliation reports to validate that all business activity has been properly recorded and verified for use in the Bank’s financial statements.
- Assisting in the specification, testing, implementation and maintenance of systems supporting loan products.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Chartered accountant or a post graduate degree in finance. An internationally recognized professional qualification such as a CPA, CFA would be a plus.
- Three or more years of experience with a Bank, a major financial institution or a public accounting firm.
- Strong knowledge of financial instruments, including derivatives.
- Previous experience in accounting for financial instruments in the financial services industry will be highly desirable.
- Sound experience with integrated financial systems. Experience in the use of SAP is a plus.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including excellent excel spreadsheet skills and familiarity with financial modeling techniques will be a plus.
- Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
- Strong commitment to knowledge-sharing within a multicultural environment and the capacity to work simultaneously and effectively on a variety of tasks.
- Ability to develop knowledge / skill in technical work areas related to financial modeling and valuation.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information please visit WBG.
