Senior Accounting Assistant, Manila

Senior Accounting Assistant Job #: req36891 Organization: World Bank Sector: Finance & Accounting Grade: GD Term Duration: 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Manila,Philippines Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 6/11/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? The World Bank Group is a unique global partnership of five institutions driven by a bold vision to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, we help solve the world’s greatest development challenges. When you join the World Bank Group, you become part of a dynamic, diverse organization with 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide. We work with public and private sector partners, invest in groundbreaking projects, and use data, research, and technology to bring tangible and transformative changes around the globe. For more information, visit 

The WB Finance & Accounting (CTR) Vice Presidency is responsible for all aspects of the financial reporting and internal control framework for IBRD and IDA, and the extensive Trust Fund/Partnership portfolio of the WB entities. It supports an appropriate fiduciary control framework and administering disbursements for Bank lending and leads the client service function for the WB’s corporate expenses.
Organizationally, CTR is comprised of three departments: (1) Corporate Accounting and Reporting, (2) Trust Funds and Loans, and (3) Financial Controls. In Controller’s our mandate supports both internal and external clients while we focus on delivery, optimization, impact, and people & culture.
CTR Financial Operations (CTRFO) is a business division in CTR and is responsible for the fair recording and reporting of the WBG’s administrative expenses and fixed assets, which have a combined financial statement value of nearly $4.0B. This includes delivering core accounting services, maintaining an effective system of internal controls, and providing strategic leadership on complex business issues pertaining to the following administrative expenses and functions: (i) Travel Accounting, Accounts Payable, Fixed Asset and Lease Accounting, Quality Assurance and Country Office Accounting (together known as CTRTA) (ii) Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Tax Allowance Administration and (iii) Helpdesk Operations (CTRAN)
CTR Global Payments is located at Chennai and responsible for processing vendor payments for all HQ units in Washington DC(CTRHP) and around 120+ Country offices (CTRGP).  WFAGP team reports functionally to CTRTA.  
CTRGP is looking to recruit suitable candidates for Term Staff (GD) position in the Global Payments team.
How your contributions will help us achieve our goals:
The Term staff will be responsible for the activities below as envisaged for Accounting & Reporting job stream along with processing payments to vendors and staff located at HQ or Country offices.  The job requires extensive interaction with HQ (or) the country office’s accounting staff, other WBG units and vendors.
What you do:
Client Services:

•   Respond to and anticipate client needs including but not limited to transactions, queries, advisory support in a timely, complete, professional, and courteous manner.
•   Strive to consistently meet and improve service standards with respect to transactions, queries and advisory support.
•   Follow internal escalation matrix when required
•   Use client feedback and stakeholder engagements to identify areas of improvement and enhancements to policies, processes, procedures and systems.
•   Suggest possible solutions for issues faced.
•   Carry out periodic quality assurance audits (substantive testing of transactions and procedures) to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
•   Interact with clients in both verbal and written form.
•   Analyze the problems raised by global clients, address their concerns, and provide solutions.
•   Maintain continuous, open and consistent communication with clients and stakeholders.
•   Convey matters of policies/staff rules and procedures to non-technical clients in simple, easily understandable terms.
•   Evaluate basic assumptions and determine pros and cons of solutions relating to a decision/problem.
•   Clear and concise presentation of ideas, supported by data that support faster decision making
•   Perform the first level of root cause analysis on reported issues and share the findings with the Lead/ Analyst.
•   Consult actively when exceptional treatment is needed at a case level, with immediate supervisor.
•   When new system changes are carried out, ensure that the risks are identified and mitigating controls are in place
Business Process Reengineering:

•   Collaborate with the Accounting & Reporting and Data Science & Analytics stream to gain an understanding of business processes and pain points, leveraging tools such as Process Mining, iGrafx, etc. •   Adapt to existing and emerging technologies to produce better results for organization
•   Monitor system related updates/issues and work with relevant ITS/internal teams on resolution.
•   Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for assigned projects
•   Identify process improvements in own area of work.
•   In collaboration with the Accounting & Reporting and Data Science streams, participate in  and/or support implementation of system implementation/ enhancements and automation initiatives, including but not restricted to, analysis, preparation of Business Requirement documents BRDs, test plans, UAT, cut over activities and change management. Ensure that process documentation is properly maintained.
Others: • Creating training material/ Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs)/ desk procedures for enhanced understanding of policy/staff rules, procedures and relevant systems.
•   Serve as an effective and seamless back-up for assigned tasks.
•   Attain learning goals through customized learning plan
•   Participate in the user testing (UAT) and implementation of any new systems, applications, tools, and reports for the team, to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and standardization.
•   Process payments to staff and vendors within service standards and contractual terms, in accordance with established guidelines.
•   Apply provisions of US GAAP for accrual accounting.
•   Respond to queries from vendors, units, relating to payments.

Selection Criteria

Attention: “Preference will be given to local talent, that is, applicants that are authorized to work in the duty station for any employer. Internal applicants may apply per existing guidelines.” What you will bring

Education:

•   Bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant discipline (Ex. Finance, Accounting, Taxation)
•   Professional accounting qualification (Ex. CA, CPA, ACCA) may be preferred– not mandatory but is a plus.

Experience:

•   A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

Knowledge and Skills:

•   Deliver Results for clients - Exhibit a personality that enables the incumbent to be client-focused, flexible and an excellent team player. Ability to manage time and prioritize/execute own tasks
•   Staff rules and procedures – Good knowledge of rules, policies and procedures that relate to area of work.
•   Communication – Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write clear, concise and complete procedures.
•   Analytical thinking - Good analytical skills with ability to collate and interpret data, assess issues, develop sound conclusions, formulate remedial measures with attention to detail and accuracy.
•   Make Smart Decisions - Excellent judgment, ability to carry out a multidimensional, multi-functional work program.
•   Collaboration - Ability to effectively work with various levels of staff within the department and across the institution.
•   Project Management - Ability to manage time and prioritize/execute own tasks
•   Lead and Innovate - Proven track record of problem solving skills in an automated accounting environment.
•   Digital dexterity o Working knowledge of WBG core functional systems and processes o Good knowledge of data and analytical tools like MS-Excel, PowerBI, Tableau, Good knowledge of reporting tools such as MS PowerPoint, MS Word o Basic understanding of process improvement techniques and tools (Lean, Six sigma) o Basic understanding of automated solutions like RPA, AI/ML etc. Experience in SAP FI system, Power BI, Tableau tools is desirable. Exposure to other systems like PeopleSoft would be an added advantage
•   Hands-on work experience with transaction processing using integrated, automated accounting systems with a comparable level of complexity to the SAP system; Experience with SAP is required. 

Abilities:

•   Strong verbal and written communication skills.
•   Should be client focused, flexible and work effectively with other staff in the unit and outside.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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