Closing to Reporting (CTR) Analyst
Provide reliable and accurate accounting data.
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Overview
Provide reliable and accurate accounting data.
You have:
- Certified Public Accountant
- Experience in general and financial accounting
- Proficiency in ERP systems (Peoplesoft, JD Edwards)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- 3-5 years' work experience in a similar field
- Experience of international organizations an asset
- Sound knowledge of accounting software
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 Closing Analyst takes is in charge of providing reliable, accurate, and timely 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.
Accountabilities & functional responsibilities
- Performs monthly closing and year-end closing activities, including accounting entries quality checks, account reconciliation, preparation of adjustments, and posting of journals of the assigned delegation / region
- Communicates advance accounting queries, end-of-service, year-end accruals, untaken leave queries and other queries to the field delegations
- Performs integrity checks of account balances made on a regular basis and takes corrective measures
- Ensures accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions in accordance with financial procedures
- Helps ensure that all accounting transactions are posted accurately and in a timely manner
- 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
- Acts as superuser to field computer applications when required
Desired profile and skills
- Certified Public Accountant
- Experience in general and financial accounting
- Proficiency in ERP systems (Peoplesoft, JD Edwards)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication 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
Professional experience required
- 3-5 years' work experience in a similar field.
- Experience of international organizations an asset.
- Sound knowledge of accounting software.
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.
Potential interview questions
| How do you ensure the accuracy of accounting transactions? | This assesses your attention to detail and understanding of financial procedures. | Discuss your methods for checking data and ensuring compliance with regulations. |
| Can you give an example of how you've managed closing activities in the past? | The interviewer wants to understand your experience with closing processes. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What ERP systems have you worked with, and how proficient are you? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks during month-end closing? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging accounting issue you faced and how you resolved it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take to stay updated with accounting standards? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle discrepancies in account balances? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you want to work with an international organization like ICRC? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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