Associate, Financial Accounting

Requisition ID36964

Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Finance  - Strategy, Planning & Control Full-Time/Part-Time​Full Time Contract Type Regular Contract  Length Posting End Date
25/08/2026 Purpose of JobA member of the Bank’s Financial Accounting team who maintain the financial records and financial reporting for the Bank. In this role the Associate correctly applies the relevant accounting rules and provides meaningful and appropriate financial reporting.

Background The accounting teams within Financial Control are responsible for the preparation of periodic and annual financial reports on behalf of the Bank and the Donor Funds which the Bank administrates, together with setting and maintaining the accounting policies of the Bank. They maintain the financial records for each and provide timely and accurate information on financial performance and financial position.

This information enables management to evaluate historic performance and formulate strategy.

The role interacts with a wide cross section of departments within the Bank to coordinate the receipt and analysis of information required to fulfil internal and external financial reporting requirements.  The person is also expected to respond to enquiries from internal and external auditors on areas of work for which they are responsible.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities Prepares sections of the year-end financial statements with all required disclosures and notes accurately and to a tight deadline

Prepare periodic internal financial management reporting.

Assesses the impact of the latest IFRS accounting standards on EBRD financial statements to ensure compliance

Ensures the accounting policies of the Bank are up-to-date and consistent with IFRSAssesses the accounting treatment of banking products in line with IFRS requirements

Undertakes investigations and inspections of data in accordance with established procedure to identify and quantify potential accounting postings required

Maintains the accounting and reporting systems, files and other records required for the Bank and Donor Funds to ensure accurate and timely information

Reviews transactions booked in front office systems and posted to the accounting systems for accuracy and appropriateness

Liaising with Operations and front office teams to resolve booking issues

Identifies solutions to non-standard tasks/queries

Provides advice to internal clients relating to relevant financial products or transactions

Contributes to the development of procedures to ensure the accounting department best responds to the needs of the Bank Review and sign off of team members’ journals to ensure accuracy

Supervises and trains new team members and year end temporary staff to create a team that is capable of meeting its objectives

Produces work in compliance with the Bank’s Internal Controls Framework Liaises with internal and external auditors and responds to queries

Supports the team in the delivery of the Compass transformation project, including contribution to process design, system testing, data migration and implementation activities

Other ad hoc tasks as allocated by line manager

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications Educated to degree levelACA qualified or equivalent

Significant relevant accounting experience, preferably in a Financial Services setting. Experience in Big 4 and/or an international bank is a preferred.

Fluent English language skills, both verbal and written

Statutory financial accounts preparation and/or audit experience on financial accounts

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

Strong data analysis, and financial analysis skills and experience with Tableau/Power BI or other data visualisation tools

Fully competent in own practise area Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards, including IFRS 9 and IAS 32

Strong computer skills with emphasis on Excel

Experience with SAP or equivalent accounting system preferable

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