Ford Foundation Job Announcement - Banking Associate

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Original message from: K.McCain@fordfoundation.org

THE FORD FOUNDATION
320 EAST 43RD STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10017
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
BANKING ASSOCIATE

The FORD FOUNDATION is an independent, nonprofit grant-making organization. For more than half a century it has worked with visionary people on the frontlines of social change worldwide, guided by its mission to strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation, and advance human achievement. With headquarters in New York, the foundation has offices in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Assist in the administration of the Foundation's banking, corporate card program, Concur expense reporting system and insurance program.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

BANKING: Initiating all wire transfers in the Citidirect system; preparing daily cash flow analysis report; maintaining lists of authorized bank signatories for Foundation bank accounts; reviewing and reconciling daily bank activity between Citibank and JDEdwards; assisting in maintaining bank accounts worldwide; reviewing and reconciling log of wire transfers from New York to overseas offices; preparing bank deposits and ensuring timely delivery to the bank; transmitting vendor check file information to Citibank; scanning grant payment confirmations to GBS.

CORPORATE CARD: Managing corporate cardholder activity; reviewing and reconciling travel expenses by cost center; analyzing corporate card spending by category; preparing and distributing monthly expense summary to directors and managers.

EXPENSE REPORTING SYSTEM: Providing training for new users on Concur expense reporting system; maintaining and updating employees' cost centers, managers and assistants on Concur database; reviewing status of expense reports on Concur expense reporting system and follow-up with employees; processing weekly transfer of corporate card data to Concur expense reporting system; maintaining and updating training manual for Concur expense reporting system.

RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE SUPPORT

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:


* BA or BS or combination of equivalent experience and education
* Demonstrated ability to work independently
* Must be inquisitive, detail oriented, accurate, punctual and able to manage small projects
* Proficient in MS Word and Excel applications
* Excellent interpersonal skills to interface and coordinate with large and diverse numbers of internal and external contacts
* Well organized and able to prioritize issues appropriately

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:


* Experience in banking and/or corporate card administration

Grade: 127 - Exempt

Salary: is based on experience and on the Foundation's commitment to internal equity. A generous benefits package is provided.

To apply for employment, please visit www.fordfoundation.org/employment to submit your cover letter, and resume.
Excellent benefits include Foundation-paid comprehensive medical and dental insurance, retirement plan, generous vacation, and tuition reimbursement.
Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at The Ford Foundation, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.

Posted by:

Keli McCain
Office of Human Resources
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