Accountant 2

ABOUT THE ICRC

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We act 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 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 OF THE POST

Accountant 2 is in charge of preparing, reconciling and analyzing the accounting records and financial reports of the delegation/other structure under his/her responsibility.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Daily & Monthly Task

1. Invoice management in JDE

• Imputes invoices in JDE according to their typology, invoices of registered suppliers follow different steps in JDE
• For non-supply chain invoices (without PO) For supply chain invoices (with PO)
• Prepare financial documentation for sending to FAD_REV/MNL.
• Handles the filing procedures and mailing for FAD_REV/MNL

2. Bank Reconciliation

• To maintain accurate forecasts, She/He ensures all transactions with financial implications have been accurately reported in JDE and the bank books are reconciled twice per week and bank balances are reported to the Head of finance.

3. Audit query follow-up

• To comply with audit requirements, She/He ensures accounting comments as responded to on time and accurately by following up with focal points on responses and checking the tool to close queries.(Pre-Closing/Post-Closing/Quality Checks).

4. Accounting Entry

• To ensure entries accuracy within ICRC standards and following the budget on daily operations by (doing quality checks for the document before submissions/making the payments on time without any delay/ Making sure that all supporting documents are attached to the accounting files).

5. Balance sheet accounts management

• Uses the “Reconciliation” application of JDE to reconcile ICRC bank accounts in all currencies, and to reconcile buffer accounts that must be off-set at each month’s end (supplier payable, PO payables, and other assets & other liabilities accounts).
• Obtains justifications/approvals on long outstanding amounts after preparing an aging analysis on payables.
• Receives audit comments from FAD REV on outstanding items, analyzing them, investigating the causes and process failures resulting in the irregularities in accounts, and taking actions to eliminate these causes (Coordination and investigation with LOG Support, raising tickets to communicate the issue to the responsible function in GVA/MNL).
• Continuous follow ups on outstanding items throughout the month, to attempt to minimize differences at the end of the month, proactively.

6. Monthly Forecast

• Prepare the monthly forecast in coordination with the concerned department (Log, Premises,etc) and prepare the cash request entry on IRIS.

7. Inventory Accounting

• Prepares the monthly Reconciliation of accounts, investigate differences and send the reconciliation file 1st week of the month to the finance responsible according to FAD_REV instructions.
• Opens a wide investigation of differences that includes communications and consultations from various functions.
• Following up on the raised tickets about differences until the cases are all solved to eliminate the possibility of future differences taking place.
• Checks & Monitors buffer account and all expense accounts with CC 1AMM400 and prepare the monthly reconciliation file and send it to the finance responsible 1st week of the month.
• Follows and consults the Finance and Administration F&A manual regularly to be up to date with changes at all times.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERINCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, plus specialization in accounting.
• Fluent command of English.
• Computer proficiency.
• At least 3 years' work experience in a similar field of activity in a large company, using an integrated accounting system.
• Experience in a non-governmental or non-profit organization an asset.
• Proven experience as module leader (superuser) in an enterprise resource planning (ERP) module and its interfaces.
• Knowledge of internal control systems and best practices in financial accounting.
• Advanced knowledge of an integrated (ERP) financial system and its flows (PeopleSoft and/or JDE).

Interested to join? Apply now! The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Also, equally qualified candidates with disability are encouraged to apply.

Please Note: "The position will be filled once we find the right candidate and the post is open for Jordanian nationals"

ICRC does not charge a fee nor request any favors at any stage of the recruitment process. If the candidate is asked for any fee or service against our Code of Conduct, he/she must report to code_of_conduct@icrc.org or https://icrc.integrityplatform.org/

“Kindly be informed that the ICRC manages recruitment through the third party and doesn’t keep the files of applicants. For more information please consult the ICRC Rules on personal data protections available here.”

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