Senior Accountant - finance operationsWorld Vision

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 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children's life stories!
Key Responsibilities:
JOB PURPOSE
The Finance Operations team exists to manage the operational matters of the Corporate Accounting team to ensure that processes are standardized and fit-for-purpose across all locations of the Global Centre, including Regional Offices.
This role is responsible for:
Supporting the onboarding of Global Centre and its Regional Offices to the processes and operations of the Corporate Accounting, ensuring the single general ledger processes are standardized, fit-for-purpose and adopted across all locations.
Preparing the financial reporting and local compliance related matters of the local Global Centre and Regional Office locations, including Philippines and Malaysia and US.
Identifying gaps in existing global finance policies and procedures and drive continuous improvement of finance policies and procedures to enhance practice in the Global Centre and Regional Offices.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
25% Support the integration and alignment of Global Centre and Regional Office locations with agreed finance processes.
Support the onboarding of Global Centre and Regional Offices to the single general ledger.
Implement a setup that is fit-for-purpose and standardized.
Support the alignment of business processes across locations to the agreed global processes.
Develop and deliver training for staff to ensure everyone is clear on their accountabilities and responsibilities.
Support the relationship between Corporate Accounting and Shared Services, ensuring issues are resolved and improvement opportunities are implemented on a timely basis.
50% Finance operations and local compliance for agreed Global Centre locations.
Research and provide recommendations to manager regarding financial operational matters in relation to the GCMO and GCKL locations.
Prepare and/or review local statutory reporting and compliance reporting requirements for GC and other locations as agreed, including payroll.
Serve as a key contact to local consultants for non-assurance services.
Keep up to date with emerging taxation and compliance related issues that may impact the financial operations.
Maintain team pages on WV Central to ensure communications to the Partnership via this platform are up to date.
20% Continuously improve processes and practices with a customer focused mindset.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Support process improvement initiatives and oversee smaller initiatives driven by staff.
Seek opportunities for automation, improvements in quality and efficiency by utilizing technology (which may include but is not limited to Power BI, MS form, PowerApps, Sharepoint, Smartsheet, UI Path etc.).
Remain current and increase knowledge in related finance areas utilizing self-study and/or continuing professional education efforts.
5% Other tasks as requested by manager.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
Has minimum of four years of experience in finance and accounting role.
At least two years from a public accounting firm strongly desired.
Bachelor's degree in accounting or the equivalent.
Accredited with CPA, Institute of Chartered Accountants or equivalent professional accounting body.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Preferred:
Demonstrates effective computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office Suite, Lotus Notes, intranet and Internet, and various software applications and databases used in work efforts.
Experience in building reporting and utilising data models in PowerBI or similar software to a proficient level.
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only