• Provide primary assistance and support to the Resource Management Team in processing accounting and administrative transactions for the country office; and ensure that all transactions are made in compliance with the Bank’s policies and procedures and the required documentations are in place before processing the transactions. • Responsible for creation of country office purchase orders, Service Entry Sheets and ST contracts in admin portal. • Coordinate with Task Team Leaders (TTLs) and Program/Team Assistant on closure of old PO commitments, clean up and clearance of open GR/IR and accruals. • Handle routine payment related queries from vendors and support the country office Accountant to ensure vendor accounts are reconciled on a regular basis. • Handle routine work including receiving invoices from vendors ensuring compliance with Global Payment Provider (GPP) system requirements. • Follow up on vendor’s bank details as required by the GPP system. • Master the GPP system to assist country office staff, internal & external clients and vendors as appropriate. • Frequent interaction with GPP Team and timely response to the daily reports. • Keep track of payments submitted ensuring payments are well and timely received by the vendors. • Monitor usage of office consumables/supplies and produce monthly reports. • Ensure that office supplies are stored safely and made available to staff when required as per office guidelines. • Handle fuel analysis and mileage monitoring for all office vehicles in collaboration with the office drivers. • Manage the office generator fuel card and coordinate with the facilities assistant and the building manager. • Assist in asset management tasks including physical verification, maintenance, recording, reconciliation, monitor movements and participate in asset disposal activities. • Handle routine data entry, cheque writing, online banking, filing of accounting documents and Resource Management records. • Support the VAT submission process by ensuring that all receipts from Vendors are received in time for VAT claims submission to government. • Handle vendor registration for firms and organizations. • Ensure that service providers’ maintenance contracts are valid and up to date; and that office services are provided and monitored on a regular basis. • Provide appropriate back up to colleagues and perform other tasks assigned with respect to the country office program. • Provide support to staff visiting missions, Consultants on matters related to travel. • Provide support to office staff members, other country offices staff, consultants and visiting missions with all visa related issues. • Selection Criteria • The suitable candidate should be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in accounting with at least three years of working experience, preferably in a computerized work environment in a large International or Private Sector Organization. • Demonstrate technical skills working with Microsoft office. • Knowledge and experience working with SAP R3 Enterprise will be an added advantage. • Strong interpersonal skills; commitment to team-oriented work in a multi-cultural environment. • Good knowledge of the Internal control guidelines, ability to ensure compliance and escalate any potential control risks. • Proven consistent dedication to excellence and attention to details. • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with external vendors to provide high level services to the office. • Demonstrated interpersonal skills, initiative, resourcefulness, effective time management, organizational skills and ability to handle confidential information. • Demonstrated ability to follow through on team priorities in the absence of the supervisor and respond to client requests. • Strong communication skills. Should have a good command of English language both written and oral. • Ability to pass relevant Bank Group tests in transaction processing.

• Ability to process accounting and administrative transactions in accordance with accounting/procurement policies and World Bank code of conduct. • Ability to resolve transactional issues requiring interpretation of policies and procedures and prepare ad hoc analyses based on accounting information stored in various source systems (e.g. SAP). • A good team player with proven ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. • Ability to create, apply and share knowledge. • Ability to understand the needs of the client and develop the best approach to meet client needs. • Ability to organize your own work and to complete assigned tasks within agreed timeline. • Should have good organizational skills, and the ability to work well in a fast-paced, dead-line oriented environment, managing multiple tasks within tight deadlines. • Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making – Able to manage information and support retention and disposition of information and records. Ability to search, report, and deliver basic information from various sources and independently respond to basic inquiries. • Note: Preference will be given to local talent, that is, applicants who are authorized to work in the duty station for any employer. Internal applicants may apply per existing guidelines. • WBG Culture Attributes • Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders. • Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact. • 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. • Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC , including our values and inspiring stories.