Employment

To process TA claims and loan and grant withdrawal applications, including applications for liquidation of the Imprest Account, provide analytical support, and assist in coordinating processing and administrative activities in a specialized work area within ADB. The position is intended to assist the overall supervisor in coordinating work in designated units whose assigned countries have higher volume and complexity of disbursement activities.

Claim Processing
Processes disbursement claims under ADB, cofinanced and private sector loans and equity investments by reviewing withdrawal applications above a specified amount under the various disbursement procedures, ensuring compliance with ADB's Loan Regulations and Disbursement Procedures.

Processes claims for payment of consultants under ADB and donor's technical assistance grants or trust funds by ascertaining that the claims/billings submitted are in accordance with contract provisions, relevant financial covenants, applicable administrative orders/circulars, and established Bank practices and policies.

Contract and Budget Monitoring
Reviews consultant's contracts to keep track and monitor cost estimates, contract variations, actual disbursements by budget line items, and prepares status of consultant's contracts for information of supervisor.

Monitoring of Imprest Accounts
Keeps track of deposits and liquidations under Imprest Accounts and prepares monthly reports thereon.

Others
Prepares drafts of various internal and external correspondence on disbursement-related matters for review by supervisors.

Assists in coordinating work activities in disbursement units whose assigned countries have higher volume and complexity of disbursement activities.

Bachelor degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance; preferably a qualification of CPA

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

At least five years experience in accounting or auditing, with some experience in loan administration or disbursement.

Proficient in the use of MS Office Program including Excel and Word, and in the use of computer databases to extract information and to generate reports.

Good analytical and numerical skills.

A good knowledge of a multilateral institution's operations is an asset.

Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Able to perform all aspects of the job without help
- Recognizes and corrects things that are wrong
- Able to answer all routine queries and questions

Client Orientation
- Sees colleagues and other departments as clients as well as external contacts
- Always 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
- Find ways around obstacles to getting work done

Working Together
- Regularly assists others in their work
- Has supportive and cooperative relationships with others 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

Designated Professional Staff and/or National Officer.

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-AS08-180(2)-CTLA-3 and job title on subject line and attaching application form to email address LS-jobs@adb.org no later than 23 October 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.