Accountant III

Industry Category	Accounting / Finance	Position	General / Cost Accounting
Recruitment Department		Number Of Recruits	several
Work Location	Metro Manila (NCR) Pasig	Nature Of Work	Full Time
Gender Requirements	Male	Marriage Requirement	No marital status restrictions
Education Level	Open to all levels	Work Experience	No work experience restrictions
Age Requirement	Above 18 years old	Salary Package	Negotiable
Updated Date	2022-09-24	Valid Until	Long-term validity

Interested applicants must submit their applications thru this link: https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Accountant-III_R8585?q=accountant%20iii

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Accounting team exist to process financial transactions in the general ledger of the Global Centre and its Regional Offices.

This role is responsible for processing transactions in the general ledger efficiently. accurately and with minimal rework. This includes:

Accurate processing of financial transactions in general ledger for the Global Centre and its Regional Offices.Perform allocated tasks during month-end and year-end close processes, accurately and on a timely basis.Work closely with the Financial Reporting, Risk & Compliance team in all matters related balance sheet reconciliations, accuracy and completeness.Support a strong internal control environment within the Accounting team and its processes across the Global Centre and Regional Offices, identifying gaps in existing policies and processes and proposing improvements and recommendations, as appropriate.Identify improvements to practices of the team and global finance processes, with a continuous improvement and customer-focused mindset.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform key accounting processes including month-end close

Process transactions in the general ledger for the Global Centre and Regional Offices accurately and on a timely basis, ensuring issues are resolved before month-end and year-end close.Prepare journals for review and approval.Process intercompany billing transactions and prepare reconciliations for across the Partnership.Respond to Help Desk queries appropriately and accurately resolve on a timely basis and to the satisfaction of the requestor.Perform allocated tasks for the month-end close process for the Global Centre and Regional Offices, including updating of currency foreign exchange rates and revaluation.Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.Clear reconciling items in the balance sheet accounts on a timely basis.Prepare funding account reconciliations, ensuring they are performed accurately each month by the agreed deadlines with reconciling items cleared on a monthly basis.Prepare ageing schedules as appropriate.Meet agreed KPIs to ensure accuracy, timeliness and completeness of the general ledger.Identify gaps in existing CAFO group policies and procedures, focusing primarily on finance policies and procedures, and work with colleagues to support changes to policies and procedures to enhance practice in the Global Centre, Regional Offices, Field Offices and Support Offices, where appropriate.Maintain team pages on WV Central to ensure communications to the Partnership via this platform are up to date.

Perform the financial year-end close and assist in the annual external audit processes

Perform allocated tasks for the year-end close process for the WVI Partnership through effective project management clear guidance, training and communication.Actively investigate and resolve pending issues before the closing of the general ledger and review the general ledger prior to close.Work closely with Global Field Finance, FPRA and FD&C to coordinate year-end close activities across various stakeholder groups.Support the Financial Reporting, Risk & Compliance team during the annual external audit, as requested

Continuously improve processes and practices with a customer focused mindset

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.Seek opportunities for automation, improvements in quality and efficiency by utilising technology (which may include but is not limited to Power BI, MS form, PowerApps, Sharepoint, Smartsheet, UI Path etc.) and apply to areas of responsibility.Remain current and increase knowledge in related finance areas utilizing self-study and/or continuing professional education efforts.Other tasks as requested by manager.

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE:

Has minimum of two years of experience in finance and accounting roleExperience from a public accounting firm strongly desired.Bachelor's degree in Accounting or the equivalent.In process of obtaining accreditation with CPA, Institute of Chartered Accountants or equivalent professional accounting body.

Preferred:

Demonstrates effective computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office Suite, Lotus Notes, intranet and Internet, and various software applications and databases used in work efforts.Experience in building reporting and utilising data models in PowerBI or similar software to a proficient level.

WORLD VISION is a Christian humanitarian, development and advocacy organisation devoted to improving the lives of children, families and their communities around the world. Our 42,000+ staff members working in more than 90 countries are united through our ethos, mission and shared desire for all individuals, especially children, to overcome poverty, inequality and injustice.WE VALUE OUR STAFFWe provide support for the well-being of our staff and offer an industry competitive benefits package as part of our Total Rewards Philosophy. Benefits at World Vision all comply with an organisational rewards philosophy but vary to be appropriate in each context.Total Rewards includes all aspects of financial and non-financial rewards including compensation, benefits, recognition, development and career opportunities, organisational value and affiliation, and working culture.WHAT WE LOOK FORWorld Vision is always looking for people with skills which may have been gained inside or outside the non-profit sector, especially in the core capabilities below:Achieving quality results and servicePractising accountability and integrityCommunicating information effectivelyThinking clearly, deeply and broadlyUnderstanding the humanitarian industryPractising innovation and changeDemonstrating Christ-centred life and workFor more information about World Vision:Visit our website www.wvi.orgFollow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/world-vision/