senior general ledger AccountantInternational Rice Research Institute

About IRRI
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations. IRRI is an independent, nonprofit, research and educational institute, founded in 1960 by the Ford and Rockefeller foundations with support from the Philippine government. The institute, headquartered in Los Baños, Philippines, has offices in 17 rice-growing countries in Asia and Africa, and over 1,000 staff.
Working with in-country partners, IRRI develops advanced rice varieties that yield more grain and better withstand pests and disease as well as flooding, drought, and other harmful effects of climate change.
Job Purpose
Under the supervision of the General Ledger Team Leader, the Senior General Ledger Accountant is tasked to supervise the normal operations of the team and coordinate activities and functions within the General Ledger Team; prepare financial reports in accordance with generally established policies and guidelines of the Institute, Consortium and internationally accepted accounting standards; coordinate the requirements and activities of the internal and external auditors during review to produce Institute financial statements and statutory reports; identify areas of improvement in the financial reports, processes and systems, and provide recommendations.
This position will be based at the IRRI Headquarters, Los Baños, Philippines and may only be filled by permanent citizens of the Philippines.
Current IRRI staff are encouraged to apply.
Roles and Responsibilities
Assist in the preparation of Institute financial statements in accordance with the Institute policies and procedures, Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) financial guidelines, and other applicable financial reporting standards
Work closely with the General Ledger Team Leader during month-end and year-end closing of the books to ensure that all legitimate transactions are properly recorded
Consolidate account schedules related to the preparation of the Institute financial statements
Analyze and review general ledger accounts to ensure compliance with applicable financial reporting standards
Review and approve OCS financial transactions
Supervise financial reporting of country office in OCS
Ensure that external audit requirements and enquiries are addressed accordingly
Prepare Internal Revenue Service (IRS) form 990 to ensure timely submission in compliance with the IRS requirement of the US Department of Treasury
Coordinate with external and special audit teams (external and internal auditors of the Institute) and provide necessary details of various financial reports and audit requirements
Partner with other Finance Teams and internal stakeholders to provide solutions to concerns as needed
Coordinate with Finance Teams during month end closing to ensure that all transactions are approved in time for the closing of books
Discuss with Finance Teams on matters and improvements affecting the preparation of financial reports and consolidation of accounts and provide recommendations for General Ledger Deputy Head approval
Work with regional and country offices in ensuring timely and accurate reporting and approval of transactions in OCS
Conduct continuing review of policies and procedures and submit recommendations to enhance the quality of performance and efficiency of reporting
Provide assistance in planning and managing the periodic closing calendar
Approve monthly entries of manual interdepartmental charge backs, country office transactions, full cost recovery (FCR) charges, bank credits and other necessary adjustments
Review and recommend approval of all bank reconciliation reports and other financial schedules/reports
Ensure completeness of audit confirmation letters for the statutory audit
Monitor freight charges related transactions affecting capital assets by analyzing charges made and recording it as part additional cost of the assets
Prepare and analyze monthly schedule of fixed assets to monitor movements of capital assets and depreciation expense incurred by analyzing and summarizing transactions such as acquisitions, deletions and accumulated depreciation
Prepare the analysis and documentation to support for changes in net assets
Prepare the summary of asset additions, deletions, PPE lapsing, depreciation schedule and Fixed Asset registers required in audit
Prepare complete and accurate supporting schedules for Internal Revenue Services (IRS) 990
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Certified Public Accountant, with at least 6 years work experience in multi-national or non-profit oriented organization, 3 years of which in similar capacity
Skills Required
Mandatory
Has extensive knowledge of accounting systems, bookkeeping, and financial reporting, bank reconciliation
Has strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Has advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, accounting software, etc.)
High level of analytical ability
Is a team player, is able to work independently
IRRI offers a highly extensive employee benefits package inclusive of globally-covered medical insurance, retirement plan, life and accident insurance and other allowances. Join our team and be part of our story!
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This position will remain open until filled.
International Rice Research Institute

Philippines
Permanent
Full-time