The EBRD works with a range of bilateral and multilateral donors and resource partners to address climate change and environmental degradation across its countries of operation.
Positioned within the Green Partnerships team of the Donor Partnerships department, the Analyst supports the efficient and effective financial management of donor resources entrusted to the Bank to advance these important objectives.
The Analyst analyses financial information and provides solutions to a wide spectrum of financial issues. They will manage and account for donor funds, provide financial advice, as well as coordinate and prepare periodic and annual financial reports.
The role interacts with different departments within EBRD who access climate/environment-focused donor funds to coordinate the receipt, expenditure and analysis of financial information. Responsible for the accurate maintenance of financial records for donor funds, the incumbent implements EBRD’s accounting practices and ensures full compliance with donor agreements, policies and procedures.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
• Supporting the management of donor funds, including tracking contributions received, committed, and disbursed; earmarking funds for use; processing disbursement of donor funds; managing fund budgets; issuing payment requests; setting up funds in EBRD’s IT system, undertaking fund termination activities, etc.
• Reviewing cash positions across the portfolio to ensure sufficient funds on hand for disbursements, identifying and recording income receipts, recording contributions, and preparing monthly cash flow forecasts.
• Managing, planning and allocating the use of climate donor management fees, analysing, monitoring and anticipating fee inflow and outflow, and preparing fee reports to climate donors.
• Mapping financial processes with a view to improve internal procedures for financial management and elaborate proposals for effective planning and management of financial resources.
• Continuously analysing the financial situation and delivery of ongoing programmes, monitoring budget preparations and modifications, and preparing reports containing analysis of the financial situation.
• Implementing effective internal financial control, including reviewing transactions booked and posted to the accounting systems for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Managing and analysing financial data and providing technical briefings and visuals for presentations and documents.
• Interpreting and ensuring compliance with donor agreements, policies and procedures and supporting teams in implementing these.
• Maintaining accounting and reporting systems, files and other records required for the Bank and Donor Funds to ensure accurate and timely information.
• Preparing financial reports to donors, ensuring reporting deadlines are met and that reports are of the appropriate quality.
• Providing advice to EBRD colleagues relating to relevant financial products or transactions.
The responsibilities of the Analyst are designed to allow the incumbent to progressively undertake more complex tasks and build the scope of responsibilities based on acquired experience and expertise.