General Ledger Accountant
Support accurate and efficient accounting of treasury transactions and insurance-related activities.
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 Analyst provides reliable, accurate and timely accounting data through monthly and year-end closing, reconciliation and financial reporting activities.
The role primarily supports regular closing and reporting, while contributing, as trained and assigned, to revise accounting and reporting processes arising from business unit changes and E2E data cleaning and migration requirements.
Accountabilities & functional responsibilities
- Performs monthly and year-end closing activities, including review of accounting entries, account reconciliations and adjustments.
- Supports the preparation of statutory financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards and reporting requirements.
- Investigates account discrepancies and follows up on corrective actions.
- Prepares supporting schedules, reconciliations and documentation for accounting reviews and audits.
- Supports data cleaning and migration for the ERP replacement project, including data validation and reconciliation of balances before and after migration.
- Contributes to improving and documenting closing, accounting and reporting processes.
- Provides backup coverage for assigned closing and reporting activities.
- Responds to accounting queries, including non-standard transactions and escalates issues requiring further guidance.
- Identifies and reports accounting anomalies and technical issues affecting financial processing or reporting.
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 using MS Office Suite
- Proficiency in ERP systems (Peoplesoft, JD Edwards)
- Experience with Process Design and Analysis
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Amenability to work in Makati
Application Instructions
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: 31 October 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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