General Ledger Accountant (Manila Shared Services Centre , PH, 32428)

What we do

Since 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked to preserve human dignity and relieve suffering caused by war and armed violence.

In collaboration with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners around the world, we do everything we can to deliver life-saving aid, reconnect families and locate missing people – helping those who need it most, regardless of who they are and what side of the front line they are on.

We engage with authorities and armed forces on all sides, often confidentially, pressing for access to detainees to improve their living conditions and urging compliance with international humanitarian law to protect non-combatants, including from digital threats.

Purpose

The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for supporting the accurate and efficient accounting of treasury transactions and insurance-related activities. 

This role ensures compliance with internal accounting procedures and oversees the preparation and posting of regular accounting entries, reconciliations, and closing activities on a monthly and annual basis. S/he plays a key role in managing statutory accounts, overseeing bank reconciliations, and maintaining the accuracy and completeness of general ledger data.

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Contributes to monthly and year-end closing activities for the General Ledger module.
• Prepares and posts accounting entries in the accounting software.
• Performs regular integrity checks of accounting entries and account balances.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Perform and document controls as described in the closing checklist.
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions following financial procedures.
• Keeps files up to date at all times and guarantees proper filing of relevant supporting documents for future reference, including audits.
• Identifies anomalies or other issues and proposes solutions.
• Provide explanation or support on general ledger-related accounting inquiries.
• Implement and ensure respect of financial procedures and guidelines.

Our values

• At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.

People management responsibilities

No

Certifications / Education required

• Bachelor's degree
• Certfied Public Accountant License

Professional experience required

• Minimum three years experience in general and financial accounting
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Peoplesoft, JD Edwards)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Amenability to work in Makati

Call for interest

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: 05 June 2026
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.