Assistant Analyst, AP BF, Ops Finance

European Bank for Reconstruction & Development

Purpose of the Job

Responsible for recording, checking and posting a large volume of varied transactions on a daily basis, verifying accuracy of provided data and information and ensuring their adherence to the Donors and Bank's policies and procedures.

The individual is required to work closely with external and internal clients utilising a variety of systems and delivering to strict deadlines.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities 

• Check Bank and Donor funded invoices against the underlying contracts, agreements or policies, as appropriate, to ensure accuracy and compliance with terms and conditions.
• Provide guidance to the Bank's Budget Officers and other staff on a regular basis to ensure the Bank's and Donor's policies, practices and guidelines are adhered to
• Liaise with internal and external clients in order to exchange information, clarify facts, investigate and resolve queries and/or problems
• Check and post parked journals to financial accounts, ensure that the relevant authorizations have been obtained and the postings are made from the correct G/L accounts, cost centres and WBS elements
• Analyse, review and process travel and expense claims for the whole Bank to ensure adherence to the Bank's policy and refer any inconsistencies and issues to the Budget Officers
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and liaise with internal parties to clear outstanding items to ensure the Bank's budgets are recorded accurately
• Accountable for the Monthly Financial Reconciliation of the BAS and Investment Council Offices in countries of operations
• Responsible for financial overview of Resident Offices
• Oversee the cost recovery process for the whole Bank, review a variety of Client Cost sharing agreements to identify the agreed cost recovery terms, including analysing and interpreting legal agreements and other documentation to ensure that costs are recovered from the clients in accordance with the relevant legal agreements
• Prepare and submit claims to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office for the recovery of the Bank's taxes, including VAT, IPT, CCL, APD
• Authorises Donor Funded requests for payments and ensures the availability of funds in the relevant Donor Funded accounts prior to disbursement
• Enhances and implements continuous improvements to the current procedures and processes
• Produces variety of reports and summaries of data in order to support banking activities
• Provides training to new team members to ensure team objectives are met

Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications 

• Educated to degree level
• Strong analytical, problem solving and numerical skills
• Previous experience of SAP is desirable
• Strong computer skills (Windows, Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Excellent interpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy
• Experience of working accurately within strict deadlines
• Previous experience in Finance sector including exposure to the interpretation of contractual documentation would be an advantage
• Fluent English language skills, both verbal and written
• Additional relevant languages would be beneficial
• Ability to work independently or as a part of the team

What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About EBRD 

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

At EBRD, our Values ? Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility ? are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment. 

The EBRD environment provides you with: 

• Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in. 
• A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively.
• A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness. 
• An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. 
• A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits. 

Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability.

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration). 

Right to Work in the UK: Swiss nationals (and all other non-UK employees) can work in the UK without a Visa - working at the EBRD gives all employees "exempt status". The Bank however encourages all non-UK employees to obtain an Exempt Vignette (EV) prior to relocating to the UK, as without an EV you may face more questions at Border Control and when required to show evidence of their exempt status when renting accommodation under the Right to Rent legislation. The application process may take 3 – 4 weeks approx. outside of the UK.  

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Sector: Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation

Role: Other

Working hours (%): 80-100% / 100%