International Committee of the Red Cross
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
How to apply
Interested applicants are requested to submit their comprehensive CV and motivation letter in one PDF File to [email protected]
Target Start Date: 02 January 2024
Duration of Contract: 1 Month only
Only shortlisted candidate will be notified.
This position is open for Philippine residents only.