Investment Accountant

International Locations  |  $8000000  |  Permanent

Published 04/09/2008

• Wide-ranging and exciting role
• International work opportunity in Washington, D.C.

About Our Client
Our client is the largest multilateral provider of financing for private enterprise in developing countries. The Corporation has strong values, unique expertise and people who are diverse, talented and committed. They apply sophisticated financial tools to finance projects that have a positive developmental impact and that comply with high environmental and social standards. Their overall mission is to provide and promote private sector investment in developing countries to foster economic development, reduce poverty and to improve the overall standard of living of peoples' lives.

Job Description

• Providing services related to transaction recording and reporting, settlement, control, custody management and accounting services for all Loan and Equity investment transactions.
• Treasury Borrowings and Client Risk Management activities.
• Providing operational support for the development of new business initiatives and products, and play a key role in the review and development of corporate business processes and systems that are supported by the unit.
• Monitor accounting implementation of loan, equity and guarantee transactions. You will work closely with investment officers, controllers and other CFO staff to determine appropriate accounting treatment for complex transactions.
• Advising investment officers on transaction structures and potential consolidation issues. In addition, you will implement accounting policies, review investments to identify control and consolidation requirements, and contribute to compliance audits.
• This position will be based in Washington, D.C.

The Successful Applicant

• A strong background in Accounting and/or Finance, preferably with CPA, ACA or an equivalent certification will be essential to your success in this role.
• As this will be a vital role in our client's business, candidates with knowledge of internal control, governance systems and experience working in a major banking and/or accounting firm are encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of IFRS (at least IFRS 32 and 39), knowledge of US GAAP a plus, particularly FIN 46R (VIE, consolidation)
• Knowledge of accounting systems and general ledgers (SAP preferred); experience with ACBS (Advanced commercial banking system), SAP or SUMMIT a plus

What's On Offer
Our client is on a dynamic growth strategy and is seeking to recruit professionals willing to put their competences, energy and passion into their mission and are ready to provide attractive renumeration for such professionals. In addition to giving the successful candidate a chance for career progression in finance and accounting, this role will give him/her the chance to work in the capital city of the United States.

Apply for this job
Apply online using the form below or phone David Leithead  on  + 81 3 5733 7166  quoting jobref  H562544

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