Vacancy! Finance Analyst at WBG

WBG has set 2 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.
The World Bank Group (WBG) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Finance Analyst in Nairobi, Kenya.

Deadline
22 January 2018

Role Summary
The Finance Analyst will perform the following functions-
-Implement actions to ensure that loans are closed promptly on the due dates.
-Process the logging and resolution of ineligible expenditures in the system, including following up with clients to ensure ineligible expenditures are duly refunded.
-Manage e-disbursement account setup and the related queries from clients.
-Update loan data in the system for information such as: Master Data Setup; category overdraw; clearance of sanctioned and debarred firms; changes to Designated Account ceilings; fulfilment of Loan Effectiveness Conditions; loan Closing Date extensions; reallocation of category amounts; etc.
-Perform ex-ante and ex-post review of withdrawal applications, including Special Commitments, and the related supporting documentation and sign off the withdrawal applications, as appropriate.
-Promptly liaise with clients to resolve any potential issues or exceptions noted in the processing of -transactions.
Perform the Release function for withdrawal applications, as applicable.

Eligibility
Applicants must have-
-A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business; and any 1 or more of:
-A professional certification (fully qualified as CPA, ACCA, CA, CFA or equivalent).
-A Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
-A combination of adequate and direct relevant work experience in lieu of a professional certification / Master’s degree.
-At least 5 years of relevant experience in portfolio management, project operations accounting, auditing and contract management.
-Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and orally, in English is required.
Nationality of Kenya.

Application
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