Accounting Analyst

Manage accounting and reconciliation activities for the International Retirement Savings Plan.

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ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

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Manila (Philippines)

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Overview

Manage accounting and reconciliation activities for the International Retirement Savings Plan.

You have:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
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

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What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

This position is primarily responsible for the accounting and reconciliation activities of the International Retirement Savings Plan (IRSP) of ICRC.

The IRSP Analyst takes part in providing reliable, accurate, and timely accounting data through implementation of various accounting tasks and services. S/he adheres to the existing financial rules to help maintain ICRC’s trustworthiness and business continuity.

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

The IRSP Analyst works with a team under the ICRC Financial Shared Services, that primarily;

Conducts retirement and benefits-related analysis and reconciliation, including withdrawal of contributions
Performs monthly accounting closing activities, including quality checks, interest accrual, preparation of necessary adjustments, and posting of journals
Handles the retro-active adjustments that impact the contribution schedule
Liaises with the Human Resource department to provide verified and compiled data for the reconciliation of contributions
Assists in the testing of upgrades and fixes to PeopleSoft
Participates in the Business Process Design, analysis and updates of workflows/tasks
Manages the end-to-end processing of retirement savings plan benefit payments, including investigating and resolving returned or rejected payments.
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

Selection Requirements

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
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

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

Our values

At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.

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Potential interview questions

What accounting principles do you find most important in your work?	Understanding of key accounting principles is essential for ensuring compliance and accuracy.	Discuss specific accounting standards relevant to the role and any experiences applying them.
Can you describe a complex financial reconciliation you have handled?	This question evaluates the candidate's experience and approach to reconciliation tasks.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize multiple accounting tasks with tight deadlines?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to resolve a financial discrepancy with a colleague. What was your approach?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have with financial software, particularly PeopleSoft?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure accuracy in your accounting processes?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What would you do if you encountered resistance when requesting information from another department?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
In your view, what are the key qualities of a successful IRSP Analyst?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.