[15h Left] Global Finance Associate

Maximize your potential Tackle the world s toughest problems Build expertise in areas that matter to you Become a global development leader ABOUT DALBERGWe are a global group working to build a more sustainable planet and inclusive societies where all people can thrive As a diverse purpose-driven community of professionals it works in collaboration with local communities and global networks to create bold and equitable solutions and develop the next generation of impact leaders Dalberg brings together strategy and management consulting equity-centered community design data research implementation and communications to achieve its mission of solving the most pressing challenges of our time through systemic change We are from everywhere at home anywhere - an African and American company as much as an Asian Latin American Middle Eastern and European one Dalberg is a place where a diverse mix of talented individuals are able to practice transparency and openness while maintaining independence of thought - whether it s how you identify where you come from the languages you speak the person you love or the way you worship Dalberg is a home where people feel safe understood nurtured and encouraged to grow As a team of 590 people from 55 countries speaking over 90 languages collectively with 48 female leadership team Dalberg places diversity equity and inclusion principles at the heart of our organization and the work we do alongside our clients partners and communities Established in 2001 by experienced private sector consultants Dalberg operates from 28 worldwide locations For more information please visit ABOUT DALBERG ADVISORSDalberg Advisors is a strategic advisory firm combining the best of private sector strategy skills and rigorous analytical capabilities with deep knowledge and networks across emerging and frontier markets We work collaboratively across the public private and philanthropic sectors to fuel inclusive growth and help clients achieve their goals ABOUT YOUWe are seeking an individual who can demonstrate the competencies below Minimum of bachelor s degree in accounting finance or a related field good bookkeeping and accounting skills At least 5 years of work experience in accounting and Finance Excellent communication collaboration and time-management skills Proficiency in ERP systems such as Maconomy NetSuite or similar platforms Strong skills in Excel with experience using MS Word and PowerPoint Technical systems aptitude - rapid on-the-job learning ability to work with various financial systems Ability to work independently with a commitment to delivering high-quality results Proficient in English communication written and verbal Work independently with minimum supervision Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work product Cross cultural competence to work in a global firm Work experience in an international professional services firm preferred WHAT YOU WILL DO AND HOW YOU WILL GROWWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Finance Associate to join our team The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring stability integrity and efficient operation of our organization s Finance System and support with the overall finance function and processes The Finance Associate will play a crucial role in implementing managing and maintaining our systems to meet the needs of our business operations Key responsibilities Project Accounting Prepare and maintain draft project reports for all regions ensuring accuracy and completeness Review time entries expenses and invoices on all draft reports identifying and addressing discrepancies Collaborate with Project Managers and Partners to clarify any variances and ensure entries adhere to global guidelines and policies Work closely with regional finance teams Project Managers and Partners to facilitate accurate and timely data updates Finalize project drafts across regions ensuring records are accurate and compliant with standard guidelines Regularly review and update standard guidelines and policies to align with evolving requirements Track the status of all projects billable non-billable to ensure up-to-date and accurate records Maconomy ERP Support Provide global-level support for the Projects on Maconomy ERP Conduct testing on system modules during upgrades to ensure seamless integration and functionality Provide training to staff on project accounting Resolve queries and requests from global staff related to project accounting Reporting Assist in creating and sharing a comprehensive report on Excel Power BI AI and other tools Assist with automating processes by designing more structured templates Experiment with different existing reports templates and assist in making updates to address new requirements Others Support the Finance Manager as needed in various tasks and projects Support a range of finance and administrative tasks and ad-hoc activities across finance functions working closely with fellow GSS and regional finance team members Reporting Global Finance ManagerExamples of recent projects that Dalberg consultants have worked on include creating a macro-economic plan for the Government of Ethiopia to accelerate industrial growth designing a major foundation s strategy to control sleeping sickness in Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring countries and launching a new impact investment fund for agriculture in Nigeria In addition Dalberg Consultants worked on creating the world s largest public freely available dataset on national digital ID in India and have previously traveled for work to a mine in a jungle in Indonesia to refugee camps in remote parts of Kenya and to the border of Nepal looking at trafficking transport chains Dalberg is a platform for change Our staff is empowered to start new programs institute best practices and develop traditions that will define the Dalberg experience for years to come Innovation and entrepreneurship are not only valued at Dalberg they are essential to our firm s success In addition to providing training management-level advising and mentoring we empower consultants to learn by doing engaging them as core members of project teams from day one ABOUT OUR CLIENTSOur clients come to us with some of the most difficult global problems seeking solutions where the obvious ones have failed We are entrepreneurs and innovators designers and creative problem solvers thinkers and doers who supply new ideas drawing from a deep base of knowledge that cuts across sectors and geographies and is growing every day We partner with and serve communities governments and companies throughout the world Some of our recent clients include foundations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation corporations such as Pepsi and Vodafone multilateral institutions such as the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank UN agencies such as UNICEF and the UNEP and government agencies such as the Ethiopian Ministry of Innovation and Technology USAID and India s NITI Aayog JOIN OUR TEAMOur current opportunities are in Mumbai and New Delhi Please submit your application at our by 11 59PM IST on 27th January 2025 Your application should include a resume cover letter and a short essay During the same recruitment period please only apply to one position at Dalberg This position should be the role best suited to your current professional experience and to your first preference location You will have the opportunity to rank your next 2 location preferences within your application in case there are openings in other offices Candidate applications will be considered on a rolling basis Candidates selected for interviews will be invited for a number of interviews to test analytical and conceptual thinking skills through consulting case questions and to discuss interests and experience A candidate s specific title and level of entry will be assessed during the interview process Dalberg values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age gender race religion background or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy We have also pledged to three commitments for Diversity Equity and Inclusion DEI across the firm COMMITMENT 1 We commit to publishing internal Dalberg DEI reports annually to hold ourselves accountable report on progress and share lessons from our regional DEI plans COMMITMENT 2 We commit to delivering regular training for all staff including leadership on how to engender inclusive workplaces and mitigate unconscious bias COMMITMENT 3 We commit to addressing imbalances in how power and privilege are formally distributed and informally exercised across the firm Owing to the large number of applications we receive unfortunately only successful candidates will be contacted