General Ledger Accountant
Support accurate and efficient accounting of treasury transactions and insurance-related activities.
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Overview
Support accurate and efficient accounting of treasury transactions and insurance-related activities.
You have:
- Bachelor's degree
- Certified Public Accountant License
- Minimum three years 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
- Amenability to work in Makati
Contract
This is a ICRC - Open-ended contract. More about ICRC - Open-ended contracts.
What we do
Since 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked to preserve human dignity and relieve suffering caused by war and armed violence.
In collaboration with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners around the world, we do everything we can to deliver life-saving aid, reconnect families and locate missing people – helping those who need it most, regardless of who they are and what side of the front line they are on.
We engage with authorities and armed forces on all sides, often confidentially, pressing for access to detainees to improve their living conditions and urging compliance with international humanitarian law to protect non-combatants, including from digital threats.
Purpose
The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for supporting the accurate and efficient accounting of treasury transactions and insurance-related activities.
This role ensures compliance with internal accounting procedures and oversees the preparation and posting of regular accounting entries, reconciliations, and closing activities on a monthly and annual basis. S/he plays a key role in managing statutory accounts, overseeing bank reconciliations, and maintaining the accuracy and completeness of general ledger data.
Accountabilities & functional responsibilities
- Contributes to monthly and year-end closing activities for the General Ledger module.
- Prepares and posts accounting entries in the accounting software.
- Performs regular integrity checks of accounting entries and account balances.
- Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
- Perform and document controls as described in the closing checklist.
- Ensures accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions following financial procedures.
- Keeps files up to date at all times and guarantees proper filing of relevant supporting documents for future reference, including audits.
- Identifies anomalies or other issues and proposes solutions.
- Provide explanation or support on general ledger-related accounting inquiries.
- Implement and ensure respect of financial procedures and guidelines.
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.
People management responsibilities
No
Certifications / Education required
- Bachelor's degree
- Certfied Public Accountant License
Professional experience required
- Minimum three years 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
- Amenability to work in Makati
Call for interest
If this sounds like a good fit for you, kindly apply through the Apply now button below and attach a copy of your updated and comprehensive resume along with your motivation letter. - Deadline of Application: 05 June 2026 Target Start Date: Immediately Office Address: 32/F BDO Life Megaplaza, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City, Philippines - Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. This vacancy is open for Philippine residents only.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with month-end closing activities? | This question assesses your familiarity with accounting procedures and processes essential for timely financial reporting. | Highlight your specific experiences in managing the month-end close, using examples of challenges faced and how you overcame them. |
| How do you ensure the accuracy of your accounting entries? | The interviewer wants to know about the methods and systems you use to maintain accuracy in financial records. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What ERP systems have you used, and how proficient are you in them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to analyze financial data to identify trends or challenges. What approach did you take? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize your tasks during a busy financial reporting period? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain how you handle accounting discrepancies when they arise. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you have improved a financial process in your past roles? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you want to work with the International Committee of the Red Cross? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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