PURPOSE
Accountant 2 is in charge of preparing, reconciling and analyzing the accounting records and financial reports of the Headquarter/delegation/other structure under his/her responsibility.
RELATIONSHIPS
- Internally, interacts with Process Lead, Team Lead, HQ unit, FSS_FIN_OPS units and with “clients” from other departments.
- Externally, interacts with banks and suppliers.
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs integrity checks of account balances made on a regular basis ad takes corrective measures
- Ensures accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions in accordance with financial procedures
- Keeps files up to date at all times and guarantees proper filing of relevant supporting documents for future reference, including audits.
- Supervises and participates in monthly and annual closing activities with limited guidance
- Provides support to other departments and responds to semi-routine and non-standard inquiries when necessary.
- Gives guidance to Accountant 1.
- Identifies anomalies or other issues and proposes solutions to his/her supervisor.
For Accounts Payable Customer Administration and Vendor Management Team
- Ensure accuracy, completeness and timely recording of vendor data creation and modification.
- Act as focal person on vendor master data related inquiries raised by various units.
- Monitor all vendor creation and modification inquiries and provide necessary feedback.
- Perform review, processing, and follow-up of suppliers’ reminders.
- Help in the planning, execution, and promotion of fraud-prevention activities in AP.
- Propose improvement of procedures
- Take over some tasks of the AP Process Lead when required
- Perform other related duties as assigned and in support to AP Team’s overall tasks.
For Accounts Analysis and Reconciliation Team
- Performs the monthly reconciliation of Timeoff vs Strategic, ensuring that days earned and taken are recorded accurately, and prepares the corresponding adjustments.
- Performs control, reconciliation and monitoring of FD Insurance accounts.
- Liaises with the field the corrective actions for possible adjustment.
- Follow-up and investigate the long outstanding balances.
- Ensure that the balance per account schedule including stocks tallies with PeopleSoft balance.
- Suggests or pro-actively identifies necessary process improvements.
- Corresponds with both internal and external customers, responding promptly to requests.
- Coordinates/ escalates and resolves issues that impact the operations with the help of the management.
- Assists with internal and external audits. Identifies and brings to the attention of the management any internal control deficiencies.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
- 2 years working experience in financial accounting and reconciliation
- Very good computer skills (Excel, Word) and good understanding in Peoplesoft
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English
- Strong analytical, problem-solving skills
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is an advantage
WHAT WE OFFER
- Dynamic and fast-growing organization
- Access to further in-house and/or external training
- Flexible work schedule
- Humanitarian endeavour and international environment
How to apply
Qualified applicants are requested to submit their comprehensive and updated resume alongwith their motivation letter to https://careers.icrc.org/job-invite/26307/
Only applications received through the career page link will be pre-screened/processed.
Deadline of application: 14 October 2024
Target Start Date: Immediately
Office Address: 32/F BDO Life Mega Plaza, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City, Philippines
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
This vacancy is open for Philippine residents only.