Accounting Senior Associate

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Accounting Senior Associate

City Washington DC

Company IDB

Posting End Date 8272026 1159 PM EST

We improve lives

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

We are looking for an energetic dedicated and team-oriented Accounting Senior Associate. As an Accounting Senior Associate to join the Accounting Policy Trust Fund and Pension Reporting Group ACCPTR within the Finance Department under the Vice Presidency for Finance and Administration.

The ACCPTR team is responsible for the financial reporting and related internal controls of all donor trust fund resources under the Banks administration including the IDB Lab and the Bank-sponsored benefit plans and programs and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting policies and standards by the Bank and all the other reporting entities under its administration.

What youll do

Support the monitoring and assessment of accounting financial reporting and disclosure requirements issued by relevant standard setters and regulators including the Financial Accounting Standards Board FASB the Securities and Exchange Commission SEC the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants AICPA and relevant international standard-setting bodies as applicable.

Assist in evaluating the potential accounting and financial reporting impact of newly issued or proposed standards as well as new products instruments and emerging market practice.

Contribute to the implementation of new accounting standards reporting requirements financial products and business initiatives by performing technical accounting research identifying process and control implications and documenting conclusions in accounting policy memoranda and manuals in collaboration with relevant stakeholders across the Bank.

Support the maintenance and continuous update of the Banks accounting policy documentation manuals guidance notes and other technical reference materials to ensure alignment with applicable standards and internal requirements.

Assist in the review of quarterly and annual financial statement disclosures for compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies.

Support the financial reporting process for the Banks portfolio of benefit plans and trust funds including the preparation and analysis of financial statements disclosures reconciliations and supporting documentation ensuring accuracy completeness and compliance with applicable accounting standards donor requirements and established procedures.

Assist in the performance documentation and evaluation of controls over the financial reporting process of benefit plans and trust funds contributing to the effectiveness of the Internal Control over Financial Reporting ICFR framework.

Support the annual external audit process for benefit plans and trust funds including preparation of audit schedules coordination of supporting documentation and timely follow-up on auditor requests.

Contribute to identifying process improvement opportunities and support the development and implementation of enhanced procedures templates and reporting tools to improve efficiency and data quality in financial reporting.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to obtain validate and analyze financial data required for reporting analysis and decision-making.

What youll need

Education masters 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 3 years required 5 years preferred of experience in accounting or financial reporting or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge of and experience with SAP General Ledger is 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.

Languages Proficiency in English is required. Spanish and Portuguese are a plus.

Requirements

Citizenship You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents.

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.

Type of contract and duration Staff International staff contract 36 months initially renewable upon mutual agreement.

What we offer

The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employees life. These benefits includeA competitive compensation package including an annual base salary expressed on a net-of-tax basis.

Leaves and vacations 24 days of paid time off 8 personal days sick leave gender-neutral parental leave.

Health Insurance IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program that covers medical dental vision preventive care and prescription drugs.

Pension plan defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future.

We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.

On-site position with the occasional flexibility of teleworking.

Health and well-being Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.

Development support We offer tools to boost your professional profile such as mentoring 11 professional counseling training and learning opportunities language classes mobility options among others.

Other office amenities as available Lactation Room Daycare Center Gym Bike Racks Parking spouse career support and others.

Our culture

At the IDB we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.

In our efforts to drive innovation we intentionally include all voices cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the jobinterview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application please email us ataccommodationsiadb.org.

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