African Development Bank Jobs for Chief Disbursement Controller

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Job Title: Chief Disbursement Controller - Loan Disbursement Division
Grade: PL-3
Position N°: NA
Reference: ADB/11/165
Organisation: African Development Bank Group

Objectives:
The primary objectives of the position is to: (i) ensure that the highest standards of internal control are maintained in the disbursement management process; (ii) ensure the integrity of disbursement data in the Bank's financial statements; and (iii) provide high-level professional advice on disbursement procedures, new initiatives proposed by management and other decision making organs of the ADB Group. In addition, the incumbent will oversee the processing of loan and grant disbursements, contribute to portfolio monitoring and ensure that disbursement arrangements for proposed projects are compliant with ADB disbursement policies.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will report to the Manager of Disbursements Administration and will:
•   Develop, maintain and enforce procedures to ensure (i) high standard of internal controls; and (ii) Coherence and integrity of disbursement related data particularly as it impacts the financial statements.
•   Prepare reports on disbursement activities to Management and the Boards of Directors, as well as verification and exception reports for follow-up by staff in Operations, the Financial Control Department and the Treasury Department.
•   Be the primary contact person on disbursement harmonization initiatives and activities.
•   Prepare or update disbursement policies and guidelines for the approval of Management.
•   Assist as required in training of Regional Member Countries on disbursement procedures and policies
•   Represent the Disbursement Division on relevant Bank-wide working groups.
•   Monitor the follow up and implementation of Audit recommendations.
•   Assist the Division Manager on other assignments, as required.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
•   At least a Masters in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, with a minimum of 7 years of experience
•   A very strong working knowledge of SAP R/3. Certification in one or more modules (preferably CML or FI) is an advantage.
•   Good knowledge of accounting and financial information systems.
•   Proven ability to manage and deliver multiple concurrent projects on time.
•   Strong communication skills, with the ability to prepare, present and discuss technical issues in a manner understandable to non-technicians.
•   Ability to communicate (write and speak) effectively in English or French with a working knowledge of the other language.

For more information and online application: Chief Disbursement Controller - Loan Disbursement Division - African Development Bank

Deadline:  13 November, 2011.

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