Employment

Assistant Controller, CTLA, designated Professional Staff (PS) and/or National Officer (NO)

To undertake computer activities and related administrative duties within a specific work area of ADB.

Data Analysis & Reports
Collates, extracts and analyzes complex or specialized data and information to produce standard and ad hoc reports, schedules and financial statements within the relevant ADB guidelines and format requirements; ensures that Management and other users receive appropriate information in an accurate and timely manner.

Database Management
Maintains and updates relevant data bases in order to keep them accurate, consistent and timely; ensures that generated reports reconcile with supporting documentation; analyzes, investigates and initiates actions to correct detected data discrepancies.

Accounts Processing
Ensures that all relevant accounting transactions are properly taken up in the books and various reports, financial statements and schedules required within and outside ADB, and they are prepared accurately and on time.

Data Entry and Control
Performs data entry and undertakes control activities to ensure the accuracy, consistency and timeliness of records/information.

Others
Provides advice to system users and attends to inquiries on matters relating to disbursement/repayments; compiles and monitors audited financial statements submitted by borrowers/EAs; prepares schedules of various insurance coverages for individual consultants; prepares various correspondence related to assigned work, etc.

Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Can perform the job independently
- Recognizes and corrects things that are wrong
- Can answer all routine queries and questions

Client Orientation
- Sees colleagues and other departments as clients as well as external contacts
- Speaks and acts with respect towards clients
- Makes changes to help clients when their needs change

Achieving Results
- Manages time to ensure work is completed to deadlines and targets
- Prioritizes to ensure important deadlines are met
- Manages obstacles to getting work done

Working Together
- Regularly assists others in their work
- Has supportive and cooperative relationships with other colleagues in the team
- Complements the work of other team members

Learning and Knowledge Sharing
- Learns new things and keeps knowledge and skills up to date
- Volunteers for training and development
- Explains new methods of work to colleagues and voluntarily shares useful information

Bachelor degree in Accounting, Business administration or Economics with major in accounting, computer or finance; a Certified Public Accountant qualification would be an advantage

Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level.

At least 5 years combined on-the-job training and experience in loan administration, disbursement processing and auditing work.

Strong analytical and numerical ability, with experience in preparing financial statements.

Proficient in the use of MS Office program including Excel, MS Word, Powerpoint, and Access.

A good knowledge of a multilateral institution's loan administration and technical assistance operations.

Good oral and written communication skills in English.

The Asian Development Bank's vision is a region free of poverty. Established in 1966 and headquartered in Manila, Philippines, ADB's multicultural staff come from over 50 member countries. ADB's Headquarters in Manila generally recruits its administrative staff locally from the Philippines. ADB offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package applicable to local staff. While the position advertised is for ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines, ADB staff must be prepared to serve in any location outside its Headquarters at the discretion of Management.

Apply electronically, quoting Ref. No. EXT-AS08-119(2)-CTLA-FIS and job title on subject line and attaching application form to email address LS-jobs@adb.org no later than 9 July 2008, 5:00 p.m., Manila time.

Due to the volume of applications, ADB will not be able to respond to inquiries about application status and will only contact shortlisted candidates. Applications from qualified ADB staff will be considered before external applications.

Applications lacking the job reference number and job title or using the wrong e-mail address will not be considered.