Finance Analyst/Senior Finance Analyst

Global Roles; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IMF is seeking an experienced Finance Analyst/Senior Finance Analyst for the Payroll Unit of FINAX. The role emphasizes accurate payroll processing, benefits administration, and customer service for staff.

You will perform audits and analytics, support system enhancements, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Ideal candidates have a university degree in a relevant field, 5+ years of experience (or 2+ years at Grade A05), and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• University degree required (accounting, business, finance, HR or related).
• 5+ years of relevant experience; or 2+ years at Grade A05.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented with analytical problem-solving; able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Experience with payroll processing is required.
• Experience with accounting, bookkeeping or benefit administration is preferred.
• Knowledge of international organizations’ payroll and related policies preferred.
• Proficient with standard data/analytical software; Peoplesoft/Workday/ServiceNow a plus.
• Only candidates residing in the Washington DC metro area will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and related payments accurately and timely.
• Conduct audits, reconciliations, and analytics.
• Advise and guide internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to policy and procedure development.
• Assist with system/process enhancements and transformations.
• Ensure compliance with payroll policies and work schedules.
• Provide staff with payroll and benefits information and support.
• Assist in testing and implementation of system changes.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Accounting

Bookkeeping

Benefit Administration

Data Analysis

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Stakeholder Engagement

Deadline Management

Multitasking

Payroll Rules

Education

University degree in accounting/finance/HR

Tools

PeopleSoft

Workday

ServiceNow

Data Analysis Software

Job description

The Finance Department (FIN) of the IMF is seeking an experienced and qualified candidate for a Finance Analyst/Senior Finance Analyst position in the Payroll Unit of its Administrative Expenditures and Control Division (FINAX). The role focuses on payroll and benefits operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payrolls, allowances, earnings, and deductions in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conducting and controlling personnel and administrative payments.
• Performing audit, reconciliation, and analytics work.
• Providing advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Contributing to new policy and procedure development.
• Participating in system and process enhancement and transformation initiatives.
• Ensuring accurate and timely processing of regular and ad-hoc payrolls, allowances, earnings, and deductions in accordance with established policies, procedures, controls, and work schedules.
• Providing customer service for staff regarding payroll and benefits inquiries.
• Assisting with requirements, creation of test scenarios and testing as part of system and process enhancements and policy implementation.
• May be assigned to other units within the division as needed.

Requirements

• Candidates must have a university degree, preferably in accounting, business administration, finance, human resources, or a related field.
• Preferably with at least 5 years of relevant work experience; or a minimum of two years of experience at Grade A05.
• Learning agility, adaptability, and proven customer service skills are essential.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal effectively and diplomatically with stakeholders.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, strong problem solving and analytical skills, and the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and multitask are essential.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment is also required.
• Previous experience with payroll processing is required.
• Previous experience with accounting, bookkeeping, or benefit administration is preferred.
• Previous experience and knowledge of international organizations’ payroll, benefit administration, and related accounting and administrative policies and procedures are preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of standard data and analytical software tools is expected.
• Experience with Peoplesoft, Workday, and ServiceNow is a plus.
• Only candidates who are currently residing in the Washington DC metro area will be considered.

Skills

• Payroll Processing
• Accounting
• Bookkeeping
• Benefit Administration
• International Organizations Payroll
• Administrative Policies
• Data Analysis Software
• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving
• PeopleSoft
• Workday
• ServiceNow Experience
• Customer Service
• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Deadline Management
• Multitasking
• Payroll Rules and Procedures

Languages

English