General Ledger Accountant - World Vision


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With 75 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 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories.

JOB PURPOSE

To support reconciliation 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.


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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensure the Preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual Bank and cash books account reconciliations. Take actions to escalate the unreconciled transaction.  Schedule meetings with FOs to discuss unreconciled items over 30 days.
  • Ensure the Preparation, analysis and follow up on LDR Reconciliation Report. Ensure the salary journals reflects the LDR data of Staff in workday
  • Prepare and analyze PBAS Reconciliation including monitoring budget commitments and informing FOs for subsequent adjustment.
  • Prepare, analyze and reconcile monthly 300/GL Accounts including monitoring of over 90days unreconciled items Record, control and Monitor of Direct Charges.
  • Review and ensure accurate creation of Pre-Approval and Settlement Advice entries in SA Data base to ensure and clearing all approved SA charges in Sun6
  • Maintenance a customer relationship by preparing presentation materials and participating in FOs monthly meetings.
  • Participate in VSM meetings and contribute to process improvement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Bachelor´s degree with a major in accounting, finance, or business administration
  • Knowledgeable of general accounting standards, account reconciliations & analysis and period-end closing activities
  • Good command of BOTH written and spoken business French and English. Flexibility and ability to work on different aspects of the general ledger
  • A good knowledge of best practices within a project accounting environment and how to drive performance through better behaviors
  • Ability to perform and direct root cause analysis over various aspects of performance
  • Knowledge of technology; including data structure, analysis codes and business rules
  • Proficient in MS Office applications and/or any accounting ERP solutions Demonstrated strong work ethic and flexible hours as needed; ability to drive results and meet strict deadlines
  • Good knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) including internal controls principles


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