General Ledger Assistant
Support GL transactional processes ensuring compliance and timely deliverables.
Overview
Support GL transactional processes ensuring compliance and timely deliverables.
You have:
- Experience in general accounting principles and practices.
- Ability to perform journal entries and reconciliations.
- Familiarity with financial reporting standards and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in data entry and use of financial software tools.
- Commitment to the organization's values and mission in supporting vulnerable children.
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:
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
| Describe a time when you had to analyze financial data quickly and accurately. | This assesses your data analysis and financial understanding skills under pressure. | Provide an example emphasizing your analytical skills and quick decision-making. |
| How do you ensure compliance with accounting principles in your work? | The interviewer wants to understand your approach to adhering to standards. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take to manage deadlines effectively in financial reporting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you handled a discrepancy in financial records? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you support continuous improvement within financial processes? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |