regional team lead- General Accounting and reporting (r2r)World Vision International

With over 70 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 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children's life stories!
Key Responsibilities:
JOB PURPOSE:
Reporting directly to the Global R2R General Accounting & Reporting Manager, this position has the responsibility for managing a specific region or offices within the Shared Services and will be expected to liaise with the regional and global stakeholders to ensure both efficient operations and ongoing process improvements. The position has the primary responsibility to ensure financial data (journal entries) and monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting is timely and accurate and in compliance with Finance Manual and generally accepted accounting principles.
This position leads a team of Associates being General and Reporting Accountants. The incumbent is involved with continuous improvement activities which improve financial processes and controls and is responsible for the ongoing management and development of subordinates reporting to this role.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operational Management
Manage the accurate and timely delivery for specific region/group of countries of general accounting and reporting (excluding reconciliations) tasks and perform general activities (i.e journal creation/postings, GL maintenance, report (internal and statutory) preparation, closing activities, etc) in accordance with SLAs.
Prepare, review and post monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reports in the FFR database (including ledger extract, financial reports package, reconciliations, cash analysis, cover memo, etc.)
First pass yield review of the work performed by team members. Ensure quality and efficiency of work performed.
Supervisory Responsibility and Business Continuity
Carry out people management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, including-
Plan, assign and direct work
Hire and develop direct reports by transferring knowledge of operations, financial concepts and business issues
Provide feedback and coaching of team members
Recognize key employees
Provide opportunities for learning and self-development, and facilitate the development of technical competencies
Continuously strive to build a culture of high-performance
Act as designated back-up of Global R2R Manager in case of absence.
Proactively work with other team leads within Shared Services to ensure business continuity.
Customer Service
Primary contact of customers (WV Offices) in terms of coordination and servicing in R2R team. Regularly track and resolve outstanding general accounting and reporting issues that have been escalated, or further escalate to the necessary parties. Provide sound advice and information to staff across the Shared Services and its customers as and when required.
Continuous Improvement
Support Global R2R Manager in implementing best practices for R2R process and proactively identify, propose and implement continuous improvement opportunities in existing processes within the team.
Support and mentor direct reports and drive other improvement and process initiatives within the Shared Services
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE:
Minimum 4-year experience supervising a team.
Good command of written and spoken business English.
Strong technical knowledge in general accounting standards, statutory, financial and management reporting, analysis and forecasting skills.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
Demonstrates leadership and effectively manage subordinates.
High standard for quality, compliance and internal controls.
Customer focused and service delivery oriented.
Proficient in MS Office applications and any accounting ERP solutions.
Bachelor ́s degree with a major in accounting, finance, or business administration.
Preferred:
Certified Accountant or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution strongly preferred
Six Sigma certification preferred (yellow or green belt)
Manage stakeholders in regional and global environments with extensive experience working in a non-profit organization
Experience working within a Shared Services environment, preferable
Applicant Types Accepted: Local and International Applicants (IA's) Accepted
World Vision International

Pasig City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time