Accountant (Multiple Positions)

Overview

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 promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, with a mandate derived primarily from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and their International Federation to ensure a rapid humanitarian response to the needs of those affected by armed conflict or other internal violence.

Purpose: Accountant 2 is responsible for the management of field accounts payable and general ledger files, recording, analyzing, and reconciling all accounting records in JDE/IRIS. The role includes financial closing and reporting for delegations within the area of responsibility.

• Receives invoices from the field delegations, verifies quality and completeness.
• Prepares and records accounting entries in the accounting software (IRIS/JDE/PPS) in a timely manner.
• Establishes and ensures accurate bookkeeping and archiving with supporting documents.
• Performs 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.
• Maintains sound accounting documentation to meet external and internal audit requirements.
• Identifies anomalies and issues, and proposes solutions to the 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 CUPR adjustment entries to clear open receipts.
• Performs accounting corrections and adjustments as 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 annual accounting reports as required.
• Uploads finalized/validated accounting vouchers and supporting documents to MS Azure.
• Performs other accounting tasks as directed by the supervisor.

• Handles payments of invoices through online banking and monitors payment requests (upon request).
• Handles vendor creation/modifications in IRIS/JDE (upon request).
• Provides support and training to finance and non-finance teams in delegations/sites within responsibility.
• Analyzes accounting comments (pre/post-closing, CTM Quarterly Comments, Distribution Tracking, Inventory, etc.) and coordinates replies with the concerned delegation/site.

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) in good standing.
• Excellent computer proficiency; technically skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint) and ERP (JD Edwards).
• Minimum 3-5 years of accounting/finance experience.
• Experience in an international organization or NGO.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English. Knowledge of French/Spanish/Arabic is an asset.
• Strong organizational, planning and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure with high complexity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and capacity for collaborative teamwork across disciplines.
• Hybrid working modalities (on-site work preferred).

• Diverse and humanitarian-minded workforce.
• Opportunity to contribute to protecting and assisting conflict victims worldwide.
• Training opportunities.
• Flexible work schedule.

If this sounds like a good fit, please apply through the Apply now button and attach your updated resume along with a motivation letter.

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. This vacancy is open for Philippine residents only.