General Ledger Accountant

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.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internally, interacts with the Accounting Manager or Finance and Administration Manager of the delegation/structure and with "clients" from other departments.
• Externally, interacts with banks and suppliers.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

They work with a team under the ICRC Financial Shared Services, that primarily:

• 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

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

• 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

• Diverse and humanitarian-minded workforce
• An opportunity to contribute to institutional efforts to protect and assist conflict victims worldwide
• Training opportunities
• Flexible work schedule