Analyst, Donor Finance Management GB

Purpose of Job:

The Analyst will contribute to EBRDs donor-funded business by supporting sound financial management of donor resources via the Banks Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. The Analyst will work closely with various departments in the Bank including:

The Analyst is a subject matter expert on all products their team covers and has a good understanding of the end-to-end donor funded processes.

They are responsible for recording, checking and posting a number of varied transactions on a daily basis into the Banks ERP system, verifying accuracy of provided data and information and ensuring that the data complies to donors and Banks requirements.

The individual is required to work closely with internal clients from multiple departments and delivering to strict deadlines.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Set up, change and close funds and manage the earmarking process in the ERP system in a consistent and standardised way; in accordance with the relevant legal agreements and ensuring compliance with agreed processes

Provide advisory services to internal stakeholders relating to own practice area to ensure there is no misalignment between donors requirements and practice

Contribute to developing and improving processes, controls and responsibilities within own area of specialism to ensure the function best responds to the Bank and Donors needs and reflects current practice

Undertake investigations and inspections of data, processes and practice in accordance with established procedure to identify potential or actual compliance issues and raises identified issues with the Associate

Subject matter expert on all products dealt with by the team and has a good understanding of the end-to-end donor funded processes

Provide documentation to internal and external auditors related to work performed by the team

Support Impact & Partnerships in ensuring there is enough funds in the accounts

Issue billings of the donor contributions in accordance with the relevant legal agreements as well as following up any outstanding contributions

Responsible for ensuring that the currencies and exchange rates have been accurately entered in the Banks ERP system to help mitigate financial and operational risks and protect against overspend

Support the accurate and timely closure of earmarks and donor funds to assist with the reflow of funds back to the donors or repurposed for other projects

Provide a variety of reports and summaries of data from the Banks ERP system to stakeholders in order to support donor related activities

Run reports to monitor and forecast that donor funds are available in the bank account for the funds to be deployed as and when required

Gather and analyse data to problem solve, drive decisions and continuously improve processes

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

University degree

Strong knowledge and understanding of the Banks ERP system

Strong numerical and financial skills with the ability to interpret financial information

Any understanding of the Banks donor-funded business and related products and end-to-end processes would be an advantage

Ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively to meet deadlines

Effective communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy

Fluent English language skills, both verbal and written

Proficiency in Microsoft Power Platforms (Power BI, Power Automate, Power apps)

Efficiency in dashboard creation and data visualization for operational insight

Knowledge of automation tools and systems to streamline processes

Ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

Strong problem solving and analytical skills

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