Investment Specialist

What we do

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, 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 in order 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

This position is primarily responsible for the preparation, reconciliation and analysis of the accounting records and financial reports related to the Investment and Asset Capitalization.

 

The Investment Specialist takes part in providing reliable, accurate, and timely accounting data through implementation of various accounting tasks and services. S/he adheres to the existing financial rules set by the FAD division to help maintain ICRC’s trustworthiness and business continuity.

Relationships

  • Internally, interacts within FAD and Human Resource Division and with “clients” from within the organization.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

  • Ensures that cost is accurately capitalized in the correct accounts and it complies with the capitalization criteria
  • Reconciles and analyze buffer and other accounts for potential asset capitalization/retirement
  • Prepares various adjustments: ventilation of buffer accounts, ventilation of timesheet entries, correction of cost center, project IDs and other accounting dimensions
  • Compares the delegation’s annual intangible asset inventory with ICRC finance system, analyze the variance report and send feedback if there are any
  • Maintains a proper filing system (both electronic and hard copy)
  • Collaboration with Finance Business for Global IT and Digital Data, Asset and Lease Management BPO and Premises Head of Sector
  • Supports on fixed asset and lease related tasks – lease activation and monthly closing, as needed
  • Perform other related duties, as assigned and in support to the Business Process Owner overall tasks
  • Coordinates/ escalates and resolves issues that impact the operations with the help of the management
  • Assists with internal and external audits

Selection Requirements

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Working experience as Asset and Lease Management Accountant
  • Very good computer skills (Excel, Word) and good understanding in Peoplesoft
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving skills
  • Strong planning and organizational skills

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

What we offer

  • Dynamic and fast-growing organization
  • Access to further in-house and/or external training
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Humanitarian endeavour and international environment

Application Reminders

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.

Deadline of Application: 4 November 2024
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.

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