Resource Management Assistant at World Bank, Abuja, Nigeria

Deadline: 20 December 2019

The World Bank Group (WBG) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Resource Management Assistant in Abuja, Nigeria. The duration of this post 3 years.

The Resource Management Assistant will be responsible for accounting transactions and vendor payments, to performing compliance reviews, preparing reports, supporting office administration, and advising staff on a host of RM topics.

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 Team Assistant will perform the following functions:

• Financial Accounting and Reports:
  • Process accurately and promptly accounting transactions and follows up on accounting issues.
  • Handle and processes transactions in the Asset Management module for office inventory.
  • Maintain accounts reconciled at any given point in time.
  • Maintain relevant documents and invoices systematically to fully support the accounts.
  • Perform Bank account reconciliation and reviews cash flow and replenishment needs.
  • Submit Monthly Statement of Reconciliation (MSR) reports on a monthly basis.
  • Assist in planning and monitoring budget and expenses linked to country office work program.
• Accounting Controls:
  • Maintain consistency in the application of accounting rules and procedures.
  • Ensure that all transactions have been duly approved along with relevant supporting documents prior to processing.
  • Review general ledger accounts regularly to ensure accurate posting and correct GL accounts.
  • Review PeopleSoft submissions for staff payable and receivables.
  • Review contractual payments (pouch, travel and banking services), and help the CO’s Administrative Procurement Review Committee.
  • Plan and coordinate procurement and disposal of office equipment.
• General Administration:
  • Handle local purchasing of supplies, equipment and contracts for services.
  • Maintain and update records and reports on status of inventory and physical assets.
  • Handle a variety of general office administrative matters and other ad-hoc duties as required (e.g. travel, security, workshop and conferences etc.).
  • Provide guidance to less experienced staff.
  • Provide information and assistance on relevant policies and guidelines to other staff.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have:

• Minimum Education requirements are Associate’s Degree (2-year degree) in Accounting, Business, Finance, or other relevant discipline required and 2 years or more of relevant professional experience (accounting, business, financial audits, etc.,).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or other relevant discipline. OR relevant accounting certifications, such as,
  • CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting; or
  • ACCA Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business; or
  • equivalent country-level Accounting certificate.
• Good working knowledge of complex accounting or financial systems, such as, SAP, or other reporting tools and Microsoft Office applications are preferred.
• Professional experience internationally or in multinational organization, as well as experience and knowledge of Nigeria country context, is a plus.
• English proficiency is required.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their applications through online process.

For more information, please visit WBG.