Assistant Analyst, AP BF, Ops Finance

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is seeking a finance professional responsible for managing transactions, ensuring compliance, and preparing reconciliations. The role requires strong analytical skills and experience in the finance sector, with opportunities for growth in a diverse and innovative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits supporting employee wellbeing.

Hybrid workplace emphasizing trust and flexibility.

Engaging work with experts across sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP is desirable.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
• Finance sector experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Check Bank and Donor funded invoices against contracts for accuracy.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and coordinate with internal parties.
• Authorize Donor Funded payment requests and ensure funds availability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Numerical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree-level education

Tools

SAP

Windows

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Requisition ID 35711 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Operations & Service Management Contract Type Short Term Contract Length 23 months Posting End Date 26/05/2025

Purpose of the Job

Responsible for recording, checking, and posting a large volume of varied transactions daily, verifying data accuracy, and ensuring compliance with Donors and Bank policies and procedures.

The individual must work closely with internal and external clients, utilizing various systems and meeting strict deadlines.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

1. Check Bank and Donor funded invoices against contracts, agreements, or policies to ensure accuracy and compliance.
2. Guide the Bank’s Budget Officers and staff to adhere to policies, practices, and guidelines.
3. Liaise with clients to exchange information, clarify facts, and resolve queries or issues.
4. Check and post parked journals, ensuring proper authorizations and correct postings from G/L accounts, cost centres, and WBS elements.
5. Review and process travel and expense claims, ensuring adherence to policies and addressing inconsistencies.
6. Prepare monthly account reconciliations and coordinate with internal parties to clear outstanding items.
7. Manage the Monthly Financial Reconciliation of the BAS and Investment Council Offices in countries of operation.
8. Oversee the financial overview of Resident Offices.
9. Supervise the cost recovery process, review client cost-sharing agreements, and ensure costs are recovered per legal agreements.
10. Prepare and submit tax recovery claims to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
11. Authorize Donor Funded payment requests, ensuring funds are available prior to disbursement.
12. Implement continuous improvements to procedures and processes.
13. Generate reports and data summaries to support banking activities.
14. Train new team members to meet team objectives.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

• Degree-level education.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numerical skills.
• Experience with SAP is desirable.
• Proficient in Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy.
• Experience working accurately under strict deadlines.
• Finance sector experience, including understanding contractual documentation, is advantageous.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
• Additional languages are beneficial.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About EBRD

Our agile and innovative approach makes life at the EBRD unique! Join a diverse, international organization and use your talents to make a real difference, shaping the future of the regions we invest in.

Our values—Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility—are central to our work. We embody these through listening, collaboration, decisive action, and simplification. We seek individuals committed to these principles, fostering a positive, high-performing environment.

The EBRD offers:

• Engaging work with experts across sectors and regions.
• An inclusive, diverse culture that fosters new ideas and innovation.
• A hybrid workplace emphasizing trust, flexibility, and connectivity.
• An environment prioritizing sustainability, equality, and digital transformation.
• Comprehensive benefits supporting employee wellbeing.

Diversity is core to our values. We ensure equal opportunities and an inclusive environment for all candidates from EBRD member countries, regardless of background or identity.

Note: Due to high application volumes, we cannot provide detailed feedback to non-shortlisted candidates.