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GeneralLedgerAccountant
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“General Ledger Accountant. Skills: Account reconciliations, General Ledger, GAAP. Support reconciliation processes. Ensure compliance of internal controls”
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, Knowledge of general accounting standards, Knowledge of account reconciliations & analysis, Knowledge of period-end closing activities, Good command of business French, Good command of business English, Ability to work on different aspects of the general ledger, Knowledge of best practices within a project accounting environment, Ability to perform and direct root cause analysis, Knowledge of data structure, Knowledge of analysis codes, Knowledge of business rules, Proficient in MS Office applications, Proficient in accounting ERP solutions, Demonstrated work ethic, Ability to drive results, Ability to meet strict deadlines, Good knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Good knowledge and understanding of internal controls principles
Nice to Have
Flexibility
What You'll Do.
Support reconciliation processes
Ensure compliance of internal controls
Prepare bank reconciliations
Analyze bank reconciliations
Escalate unreconciled transactions
Schedule meetings for unreconciled items
Prepare LDR Reconciliation Report
Analyze LDR Reconciliation Report
Ensure salary journals reflect LDR data
Prepare PBAS Reconciliation
Monitor budget commitments
Inform FOs for adjustments
Prepare 300/GL Accounts
Analyze 300/GL Accounts
Reconcile 300/GL Accounts
Monitor over 90days unreconciled items
Record Direct Charges
Control Direct Charges
Monitor Direct Charges
Review accurate creation of Pre-Approval entries
Review accurate creation of Settlement Advice entries
Clear approved SA charges
Prepare presentation materials
Participate in FOs monthly meetings
Participate in VSM meetings
Contribute to process improvement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Schedule meetings with FOs; Maintenance a customer relationship; Participate in FOs monthly meetings; Participate in VSM meetings
Communication Scope
Good command of business French; Good command of business English
Full Job Description
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! _Employee Contract Type:_ Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term) _Job Description:_ **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. **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 sta
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