Finance Officer

The Financial Operations and Reporting Division of the IMF's Finance Department seeks a Finance Officer to manage and report on Fund finances, conduct financial operations with member countries and institutions, and contribute to policy development and implementation related to the Fund's financial operations and structure.

Responsibilities

• Execute and/or support the accounting of the financial operations of the Fund.
• Participate in the formulation and implementation of financial policies including Fund finances, quotas, financial operations policy, financial transactions and transactions plan, liquidity, SDRs, income, IFRS accounting, audit, risk management, internal controls.
• Prepare and/or lead analyses and forecasts; design and review operational, accounting, and management reports; propose new approaches and analyses to meet evolving financial issues.
• Draft documents for internal and external stakeholders and make presentations to senior management on financial transactions and reporting requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships with officials of member countries and financial institution counterparts; respond to queries from Executive Directors, country authorities, or other departments.
• Provide advice related to members' financial positions in the Fund or financial transactions and policies.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors on audits of financial statements, transactions, policies, internal controls, and reporting practices; liaise with the External Audit Committee.
• Propose new controls or procedures and assess and document controls over financial transactions; develop strategies and innovations in financial operations, accounting, and reporting.
• Apply knowledge of IT change management to ensure policies are accurately translated to financial IT systems; contribute to adoption of new systems and best business practices.
• Assist in guiding development of financial systems and work practices; provide input to innovation in technology, controls, and work processes.
• Lead or contribute to functionality enhancements in reporting and operations necessitated by evolving Fund policies.
• Support projects contributing to the division’s overall goals and milestones.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree or equivalent in business, finance, budgeting, accounting, statistics, computer science, or related field, or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar professional certification; or a university degree supplemented by a minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience is required.
• Alternatively, a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a related position at Grade A8, or equivalent, is required.
• Significant experience with application of International Financial Reporting Standards and/or experience working on financial operations in a financial institution (central bank/large bank) is advantageous.
• Project management experience is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a controls mindset are required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
• Ability and willingness to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Skills

• Financial Reporting
• International Financial Reporting Standards
• Financial Operations
• Budgeting
• Accounting
• Project Management
• Analytical Skills
• Controls Mindset
• Financial Policies Development
• Financial Analysis
• Report Writing
• Multi-tasking Skills
• Certified Public Accountant
• Statistics
• Computer Science
• Financial Institutions Experience

Languages

English