National Consultant – General Ledger Team Bank Credits

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations. IRRI is an independent, nonprofit, research and educational institute, founded in 1960 by the Ford and Rockefeller foundations with support from the Philippine government. The institute, headquartered in Los Baños, Philippines, has offices in 17 rice-growing countries in Asia and Africa, and over 1,000 staff.

Working with in-country partners, IRRI develops advanced rice varieties that yield more grain and better withstand pests and disease as well as flooding, drought, and other harmful effects of climate change.

The objective of this consultancy is to provide specialized financial support services to streamline the Institute’s financial operations, ensure accuracy in financial data management, and assist with project and Institute audits.

This position will be based at the IRRI Headquarters, Los Baños, Philippines and may only be filled by permanent citizens of the Philippines.

Responsibilities:

• Recording of Bank Credits
• Coordinate with relevant Finance teams for the identification and proper recording of receipts
• Regularly send a list of unidentified bank credits for monitoring and proper identification by relevant Finance Teams
• Reconciliation of Bank and Cash Accounts
• Prepare the monthly reconciliation reports
• Coordinate with relevant Finance teams for the recording and/or resolution of the reconciling items
• Recording of Chargebacks and Allocation
• Support the GL team during month-end closing by preparing and uploading allocation entries
• Analysis of Accounts
• In coordination with the project accountants, prepare uploaders for project reconciling items to facilitate
• accurate project cost tracking and timely recording of adjustments.
• Providing Support for Project and Institute Audits
• Gather and organize necessary documents to support project and institute audits.
• Assist in the preparation of schedules needed for the audit.
• Providing Support for ERP transition
• Assist in the preparation of necessary documentation needed for the transition

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or any related field
• Preferably CPA, with a least one year experience in accounting, auditing, financial management, budgeting, or related field

Skills Required:

Mandatory:

• Has knowledge of accounting systems, bookkeeping and financial reporting
• Ability to communicate professionally, positively, and effectively with a variety of individuals integral to the position
• Ability to quickly learn and grasp the implications of financial terms and conditions
• Attention to detail and ability to work with confidential information
• Can work with minimal supervision
• Proficient in using MS Office and has relevant experience in computerized financial systems and flexibility to adapt new software applications

Source: https://www.irri.org/talentlink/details.html?id=Q7LFK026203F3VBQB79QWQWAS&nPostingID=1949&nPostingTargetID=3521&mask=irriext&lg=EN