If you are looking for a career opportunity, want to give meaning to your professional achievements and contribute to making the world a better place by playing a part in international development, and are passionate about performing a range of financial management work related to the financial administration of donor contributions, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is the place for you!

IDRC is home to people who share a passion for international development research. We look for employees who believe that knowledge and innovation can help solve the world’s most critical challenges.

Come join our team and help us build a more sustainable and inclusive world!

Our employment opportunity of the moment: Senior Financial Analyst

Location: Ottawa, Canada (Hybrid Mode*)

Employment status: Indeterminate

Take a minute to see if your profile fits IDRC:

You have:

• A Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Commerce or Finance, or a College Diploma or Certificate in a relevant field combined with an acceptable level of experience could be considered. An accounting designation (CPA) will be an asset.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting , and/or project management in a computerized accounting environment.
• Proficiency in French and English (reading, writing and speaking).
• An in depth understanding of the administration of all financial reporting aspects of donor contribution agreements with foreign currency fluctuations management.
• An enhanced knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and experience in the administration of donor contribution receivables and revenues, and knowledge of mid scale financial systems and ERP’s (MS Dynamics suite of applications).

You are:

• Aligned with the IDRC’s culture and value statements: At IDRC we are respectful, intentional and accountable.
• A strong oral and written communicator with great interpersonal skills and a service-oriented mindset.
• Meticulous, well-organized, autonomous and structured person with a strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Resourceful and dependable, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while juggling competing priorities.
• A team player within a multidisciplinary group of people from diverse cultures.

You are interested in:

• Administering all financial reporting aspects of donor contribution agreements (whether project specific or program wide) as per the requirements of the agreements, and follow-up on payments to be received;.
• Preparing invoices based on cash flow projections for donor funded projects and programs;
• Recording all donor contribution receivables and revenues in a timely manner for the monthly corporate financial statements to be produced.
• Preparing quarterly expenses forecasts for the externally funded programs, and establishes in collaboration with the program manager, the annual operational budget of donor-funded programs.
• Providing project management support to program and project staff on financial matters related to donor contribution agreements, including ad-hoc reports and audits support.
• Supporting the Manager in the review and development of policies and procedures affecting the administration of External funds.
• Joining an organization that values and models diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Then we are interested in your profile!

At IDRC, we support your professional development

Additional Information:

For more details on the primary duties and responsibilities, view Job Details.

*Hybrid Mode: Have the flexibility to work in hybrid mode (Minimum 3 days out of 10 in the office).

As a result of this process, the Centre may establish a pool of pre-qualified candidates for future permanent and term opportunities.