Year-end Support Closing (Fixed-Term) (for Philippine Residents Only)

JOB PURPOSE

The Year-end Closing Support contributes in providing reliable, accurate, and timely year-end accounting data through implementation of various accounting tasks and services. S/he adheres to the existing financial rules set by the FAD division to help maintain ICRC’s trustworthiness and business continuity.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internally, interacts within the Finance and Administration Division, with Field Delegations and other “clients” from within the organization
• Externally, interacts with stakeholders

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs Field year-end closing activities, including review of FAD Annual Returns, accrual declarations, accounting entries, reconciliation, resident untaken leave provision, and preparation of year-end adjustments of the assigned delegation/s or region
• Communicates year-end queries, untaken leave queries and other queries to the field delegations
• Supports in completing KPMG PBC requirements
• Performs integrity checks of account balances and takes corrective measures
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions in accordance with financial procedures
• Keeps files up to date and guarantees proper filing of relevant supporting documents for future reference, including audits
• Respond to technical/non-standard inquiries when necessary
• Identifies, reports anomalies or technical issues to FAD_APPLIC
• Acts as superuser to field computer applications when required

REQUIRED PROFILE

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Have at least two (2) years working experience in general accounting
• Good understanding of financial and analytical accounting
• Experience with JD Edwards / Peoplesoft is an asset
• Experience with Process Design and Analysis
• Good knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) is an asset
• Technically proficient in using Microsoft Office softwares – e.g. Excel, Word
• Good command of written and spoken English. Knowledge of the French language is a plus
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills