General Ledger Assistant

Support GL department processes and ensure compliance with financial principles.

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Overview

Support GL department processes and ensure compliance with financial principles.

You have:

  • Experience in general accounting processes and month-end close activities.
  • Proficiency in using financial software for data entry and reporting.
  • Ability to follow internal controls and compliance regulations.
  • Strong analytical skills to support financial decision-making.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Job Purpose

To support transactional processes within the GL department, as detailed in the major responsibilities, as requested by customers, timely and correctly according to Month End and Year End calendar deliverables, by ensuring the compliance of all internal controls, Partnership Finance Manual and General Accounting principles.

Key Responsibilities

Upload / import journals including budget and actual transactions; adjustments and reversals; GEMS output files and all other journals Clear split billing (59098) account on a regular basis, ensuring 0 balance on the 1st business day of the following month Posting Journal transactions including budgets and allocation of 59098 account Support continuous improvement processes and the development of better tools to strengthen General Accounting operations including global initiatives

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a situation where you had to ensure compliance with financial regulations? We're looking for your ability to follow regulations and ensure that financial processes are correctly adhered to. Provide a specific example demonstrating your attention to compliance and the outcome.
How do you prioritize tasks during a busy month-end closing period? This question assesses your time management skills and ability to handle pressure. Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have with journal entries and posting transactions? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you identified an error in financial reporting. How did you resolve it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you contribute to continuous improvement in your work processes? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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