Requisition ID

35732
Office Country

United Kingdom
Office City

London
Division

Finance - Strategy, Planning & Control
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full Time
Contract Type

Fixed Term
Contract Length

3 years
Posting End Date

19/06/2025

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Educated to degree level
• Not ACA qualified or equivalent
• Fluent English language skills, both verbal and written
• Strong numerical skills
• Strong computer skills with a good knowledge of Excel preferred
• Demonstrable interest in pursuing a career in accountancy

PURPOSE OF JOB

The Analyst role sits within the Financial Control team at the EBRD. The team is responsible for the accurate maintenance of the financial records of the Bank and donor funds, and financial reporting to internal and external parties.
Background
The Financial Accounting team is within the Finance – Strategy, Planning and Control department (FSPC). The team maintains the financial records for the Bank and donor funds and provides timely and accurate information on the financial performance and financial position to internal and external parties. This information enables management to evaluate historic performance, assess the current position and formulate strategy.
The team ensures that the accounting policies of the Bank and donor funds are applied correctly in line with the relevant standards as well as the formulation of new accounting policies for new investments and transactions.
The team interacts with a wide cross section of departments within the Bank to coordinate the receipt and analysis of information required to fulfil internal and external financial reporting requirements. The Analyst is expected to respond to enquiries from internal and external auditors on areas of work for which they are responsible.
Unlike the other positions within the team, the Analyst role is a trainee position. As part of the role, the Analyst is expected to train as a CA (chartered accountant). The training costs are funded by the Bank. Completing the necessary training, examinations and experience required to achieve this qualification is a core part of the job role.

ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analytical review of sections of the financial results
• Contribute to the preparation of elements of the monthly and quarterly management reports and the year-end financial statements in line with relevant accounting standards in accordance with their level of experience
• Application of the Bank’s accounting policies for the various financial instruments of EBRD
• Assists with the provision of advice to internal clients relating to complex financial products or transactions
• Gains experience of, and expertise in, each of the three specialist areas within Financial Control
• Produces work in compliance with the Bank’s Internal Controls Framework
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and responds to queries
• Assists with the completion of project work
• Successful completion of CA examinations
• Completion of the necessary experience required to complete the CA qualification.
• Other ad hoc tasks as allocated by line manager