Asset & Lease Management Accountant
Responsible for recording and managing asset and lease accounting processes.
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Overview
Responsible for recording and managing asset and lease accounting processes.
You have:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License
- 3-5 years' work experience in a similar field
- Working experience as Lease/Asset Management Accountant a strong advantage
- Fluent command of spoken and written English
- Advanced level in Microsoft Excel
- Working knowledge in using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel/Word)
- Understanding of enterprise resource planning (ERP) integrated systems (JD Edwards, Peoplesoft)
- Experience of international organizations an asset
Contract
This is a ICRC - Open-ended contract. More about ICRC - Open-ended contracts.
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
The Asset Management Accountant shall be:
- Responsible for recording the cost of newly-acquired fixed assets (both tangible and intangible), tracking existing fixed assets, recording depreciation, and accounting for the disposition of fixed assets.
- Responsible for accounting for leases: right of use assets and related liabilities.
Accountabilities & functional responsibilities
- Collect lease information and review for accuracy.
- Perform and document controls as described in the closing checklist.
- Implement and ensure compliance with lease financial procedures and guidelines.
- Prepare lease related adjustments: reversing rental expense, capitalization and depreciation of leased assets, set up and amortization of lease liability.
- Contribute to monthly and year-end closing process for Lease Management module.
- Compare the delegation’s annual lease inventory against List of Leases report, analyse the variance report and send feedback if there are any.
- Supports management in continuous service improvements initiatives within his/her scope
- Perform other related duties as assigned and in support to Asset Lease Management overall tasks.
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.
Reports to (role)
- Accountant 3 or Accounting Manager
People management responsibilities
No
Relationships
- Internally, interacts with the Accounting Manager or Finance and Administration Manager of the delegation/structure and with "clients" from other departments.
- Externally, interacts with banks and suppliers.
Certifications / Education required
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License
- Working experience as Lease/Asset Management Accountant a strong advantage.
- Working knowledge in using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel/Word), and understanding of enterprise resource planning (ERP) integrated systems (JD Edwards, Peoplesoft)
- Advanced level in Microsoft Excel, Using SQL, and BI Tableau is an advantage
- Fluent command of spoken and written English
Professional experience required
- 3-5 years' work experience in a similar field.
- Experience of international organizations an asset.
- Sound knowledge of accounting software.
- Amenability to work onsite in Makati City.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with accounting for leases and fixed assets? | This question assesses your specific experience relevant to the role's responsibilities. | Focus on your previous roles and highlight achievements or challenges you have faced regarding asset and lease accounting. |
| How do you ensure compliance with financial procedures in your work? | Interviewers want to gauge your attention to detail and adherence to established guidelines. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time you identified a discrepancy in financial reporting? What steps did you take? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What accounting software are you most comfortable working with and why? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize your tasks when handling multiple deadlines? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you contributed to process improvements in your previous role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated with changes in accounting standards, particularly for leases? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experiences do you have working with cross-functional teams? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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