IDB Trust Funds Reporting Consultant

Job Description

Post of duty: Remotely from the place of residency of the consultant in any of our country offices.

The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.

About this position

The Accounting Policy, Trust Fund and Pension Reporting Group (ACC/PTR) within the Accounting Division is looking for an energetic, dedicated, and team-oriented professional with progressive experience in financial reporting to join the team as a Trust Funds Reporting Consultant.

ACC/PTR is responsible for the financial reporting and related internal controls of all donor trust funds resources under the Bank’s administration, including the IDB Lab and the Bank sponsored benefit plans and programs, ensuring compliance with established accounting policies and procedures.

What you’ll do:

Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports related to trust funds, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established policies and procedures.
Maintain and update financial records, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to internal controls, including ICFR standards.
Liaise with external auditors and manage the annual audit process of a portfolio of trust funds.
Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies, procedures and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial data and provide insights for decision-making.
Work independently, delegate tasks effectively, and monitor progress for successful delivery.

What you'll need:

Education: Master’s degree or equivalent in accounting or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role. CPA or equivalent professional accounting certification highly desired.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or financial reporting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Languages: Proficiency in English and one of the other Bank official languages (Spanish, French or Portuguese) is required.

Key skills:

Knowledge of and experience with SAP General Ledger highly desired.
Knowledge and experience in Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) standards.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and integrity in financial reporting.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

Citizenship[1]: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries with residency or legal permit to work in selected countries(see foot note for selected countries)
Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.
Remote Modality: The selected candidate will not provide services from the Bank’s office and will not be provided a physical space on the premises of the Bank’s Country Office. The candidate selected will be responsible for setting up the space, and for having the equipment, internet, and phone accesses to accomplish these TORs, outside the Bank’s office. Access to the Bank’s systems will be arranged in coordination with the Bank.

Type of contract and duration:

Type of contract: National Consultant (National Remote Modality).
Length of contract: 12 months.
Work Location: Remote.

What we offer

The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include:

Competitive compensation packages.
Leaves and vacations: 2 days per month of contract + gender- neutral parental leave.
Health Insurance: the IDB Group provides a monthly allowance for the purchase of health insurance.
Savings plan: The IDB Group cares about your future, depending on the length of the contract, you will receive a monthly savings plan allowance. We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.
Hybrid and flexible work schedules.Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more.
Health and wellbeing: Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for all employees if hired as international.
Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, and others if hired as international.

Our culture

At the IDB Group we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work, willing to try new approaches without fear, and where they are accountable and rewarded for their actions.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are at the center of our organization. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at diversity@iadb.org to request reasonable accommodation to complete this application.

Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application.

About the IDB Group

The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean.

About IDB

We work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through financial and technical support for countries working to reduce poverty and inequality, we help improve health and education and advance infrastructure. Our aim is to achieve development in a sustainable, climate-friendly way. With a history dating back to 1959, today we are the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. We provide loans, grants, and technical assistance; and we conduct extensive research. We maintain a strong commitment to achieving measurable results and the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.

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¹For National Remote Consultant: Argentina, Barbados, Bahamas, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Panama, Paraguay, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, Uruguay.

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