Finance Analyst - ICDGP

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The Institute for Capacity Development Global Partnerships Division (ICDGP) is responsible for the oversight and management of the IMF’s externally financed resources for capacity development (CD), fundraising and partner relations, and partner visibility and CD communications. ICDGP has a vacancy for a Finance Analyst to support the division’s management and oversight of externally financed resources used to deliver CD through the Fund's regional capacity development centers, thematic funds, and bilateral arrangements. The selected candidate will work under the direction of the Division Chief and the Deputy Division Chief responsible for financial operations, in close collaboration with other divisional staff and in consultation with staff in other Fund departments.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare financial reporting to management, donors and other key Fund stakeholders consistent with Fund procedures and donor requirements.
• Prepare financial analyses, forecasts, and coordinate the resource management activities of externally financed projects.
• Contribute to auditor-led donor-mandated reviews of externally financed projects.
• Manage relationships with internal and external Fund stakeholders.
• Monitor and review expenditures to ensure they are in accordance with donor agreements and reporting requirements.
• Maintain effective and efficient internal controls over externally financed activities in conjunction with other departments.
• Contribute to the development and/or enhancement of policies related to external financing.
• Contribute to the development of systems, data management and/or streamlining of work practices.
• Participate in intra- and interdepartmental initiatives and working groups.

Minimum Qualifications:

University Degree, or equivalent, in Accounting or a related field, plus a minimum of two years of relevant work experience; OR a minimum of two years of experience at Grade A05.

Sound knowledge and understanding of accounting theory, concepts and principles, financial accounting reporting, and cost allocations.

Ability to analyze and synthesize information, interpret data, retrieve information, and clearly and concisely communicate results.

Ability to multitask under tight deadlines, build and maintain strong collaborative relationships, and maintain a strong drive for results and attention to detail.

Must exercise sound independent judgment, possess strong communication skills with counterparts at all levels, and have excellent organizational and planning skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in financial reporting and analysis.

Recognized professional accreditation (CPA, CMA, CIMA, ACCA, etc.) is a plus.

Previous relevant work experience in other International Financial Institutions.

Experience with data analytics. Advanced Microsoft Office skills in Excel.

Only candidates who are currently residing in the Washington D.C. metro area will be considered.

This vacancy shall be filled by a 3-year Term appointment in accordance with the Fund’s new employment rules that took effect on May 1, 2015.

A regular staff member who is selected to fill the vacancy will maintain their open-ended status. If the selected candidate is a contractual employee, they will be offered a Term staff appointment. Staff members already on a term appointment will continue their current term but may receive an extension provided that their current term appointment has not already been extended.

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