Accountant (Multiple Positions)

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

Accountant 2 is responsible for the management of field accounts payable and general ledger files, recording, analysing, and reconciling of all accounting records in JDE/IRIS. H/she is responsible for the financial closing and reporting of accounts of the delegations under her/his area of responsibility.

Relationships

• Internally interacts and works closely with the finance teams in the field delegations, teams in the Financial shared services and other internal stakeholders to be able to deliver the accounting services.


• Externally, interacts with banks, suppliers, and tax authorities on a case-by-case basis.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

• Receives invoices from the field delegations, verifies its quality and completeness.


• Prepares and records accounting entries in the accounting software (IRIS/JDE/PPS) in timely manner.


• Establishes and ensures accurate bookkeeping and archiving with appropriate supporting documents.


• Performs the cash and bank reconciliations in IRIS/JDE on a regular basis.


• Performs integrity checks of accounting entries and account balances.


• Ensures accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions in accordance with financial procedures.


• Ensures maintenance of sound accounting documentation to meet external and internal audit requirements.


• Identifies anomalies or other issues and proposes solutions to his/her supervisor. 


• Participates in annual and monthly closing activities.


• Applies and complies with all administrative and financial procedures and deadlines.


• Performs voucher matching of supply chain goods and performs CUPR adjustment entries to clear open receipts. 


• Performs accounting corrections and adjustments when needed. 


• Monitors, reconciles, and consolidates balance sheet accounts of Field delegations/sites. 


• Prepares and consolidates monthly List of Accounts for Reconciliation and Confirmation (LARC). 


• Prepares weekly/monthly or annually accounting reports as per the needs.


• Uploads the finalized/validated accounting vouchers and supporting documents to Ms Azure. 


• Performs other accounting tasks as directed by her/his supervisor.
  
   

Additional Duties

• Handles payments of invoices through on-line banking and monitor payment requests (upon request).


• Handles vendor creation/modifications in IRIS/JDE (upon request).


• Provides support and training to the finance and non- finance teams in the delegations/sites under her/his area of responsibility. 


• Analyzes and work on the accounting comments (pre/post-closing comments, CTM Quarterly Comments, Distribution Tracking, Inventory, etc) and coordinate the replies with the concerned delegation/site under her/his responsibility. 

Selection Requirements

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) in good standing.


• Excellent Computer proficiency - Technically proficient in Microsoft Office environment – Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint and Erwin / Orbus)


• Sound knowledge and experience in ERP (JD Edwards).


• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in Accounting/Finance position.


• Experience in an international organization or NGO.


• Excellent command of written and spoken English (Knowledge of French/Spanish/Arabic is an asset),


• Strong organization, planning and analytical skills.


• Able to work independently and under pressure with high levels of complexity.


• Excellent interpersonal skills and capacity for collaborative teamwork across disciplines.


• Hybrid working modalities (work on site preferred).

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

Application Reminders

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.
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Deadline of Application: 31 October 2025
Target Start Date: Immediately
Office Address: 32/F BDO Life Megaplaza, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City, Philippines
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Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
This vacancy is open for Philippine residents only.