Finance Specialist

World Vision International (New); Pasig; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

World Vision International (New) in Pasig City, Philippines, is seeking a Finance Specialist to manage accounting processes, intercompany billing, and project funding reporting. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with donor requirements, and coordination with offshore teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 2–3 years of NGO finance experience, and strong Excel plus Power BI and MS Dynamics skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or University Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of financial systems such as MS Dynamics and reporting tools such as Power BI.
• Minimum 2-3 years of extensive experience in all areas of finance and accounting, preferably within an international NGO or audit environment.
• Minimum 6 months experience working or supporting people offshore.
• CPA certification preferred but not required.
• Experience working with diverse, multi-cultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Process transactions and perform month-end and year-end close with accuracy.
• Handle intercompany billing, invoicing, and recording in the accounting system.
• Prepare various reconciliations including accruals, GL, and funding with timely updates.
• Plan and settle transfers, and manage funds transfer lists.
• Prepare tax reports and assist with grant budgeting and reporting.
• Support project finance reviews and ensure donor compliance for grant-funded activities.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

MS Dynamics

Data management

Intercompany billing

Financial reconciliation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Power BI

MS Dynamics

Job description

## Finance SpecialistApply: Pasig City, Philippines: Full time: Posted Today: JR52351With 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!Key Responsibilities:**PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:** The Finance Specialist is responsible for processing transactions in the accounting system and general ledger of the assigned office/s or department/s. This role is expected to perform such responsibilities efficiently, accurately and with minimal rework and supervision. This includes performing key accounting processes with a focus on intercompany billing transactions and reconciliations, as well as project finance review and reporting. This role also ensures that grant-funded projects transaction lists and supporting documents are prepared and regularly reviewed for accuracy, completeness and compliance with donor and World Vision requirements.**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:****Perform key accounting processes and finance operations including month-end and year-end close*** Process transactions in the intercompany billing system, including preparation of invoices and pre-approvals, and recording in the Support Office accounting system.* Prepare various reconciliations including but not limited to accruals, general ledger accounts, and funding ensuring they are performed accurately each month and by the agreed deadlines with reconciling items cleared on a monthly basis.* Perform transfer planning and transfer settlements, and prepare the funds transfer list* Ensure payment of hedges* Prepare the tax reports in accordance with documented instructions and guidance* Process funding commitment in the budget system, and ensure funding shifts and carryforwards are completed* Actively investigate and resolve pending issues and review the general ledger prior to year-end close.* Support the office during the annual external audit.**Perform Project Finance Review and Compliance*** Conduct regular review of transaction lists and supporting documentation for grant-funded projects, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with donor and World Vision requirements.* Identify missing, incomplete, or non-compliant supporting documentation and follow up with relevant stakeholders to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner.* Participate in project finance discussions and working groups to address review findings, compliance matters, and related issues as needed.**REQUIREMENTS:*** Bachelor's or University Degree in Accounting or Finance.* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.* Knowledge of financial systems such as MS Dynamics and reporting tools such as Power BI.* Strong understanding of data management principles and relationships between multiple data sources.* Minimum 2-3 years of extensive experience in all areas of finance and accounting, preferably within an international NGO, multilateral organization or audit/accounting environment.* Minimum 6 months experience working or supporting people offshore.* Has experience in working with people from different levels and functions in the organization.* Has substantial and successful experience working in a multi-cultural, geographically dispersed work environment and is able to work with several functional managers or stakeholders.* Certified Public Accountant (preferred but not required)* Advanced skills or experience in Power BI, PowerPivot and Power Query* Skilled in reconciling financial data across multiple systems* Experience inputting and interpreting financial data across a variety of systems in a complex environment.Applicant Types Accepted:Local Applicants Only *World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organisation with a mission centred on following Jesus Christ in service to the world ́s most vulnerable children. Therefore, in all locations to the fullest extent legally permissible, the successful applicant will affirm our core documents, observe conduct compatible with Christian principles, serve at a high level of professional ethics and strive to act in accordance with cultural sensitivities. Furthermore, regular attendance with team and office devotions, chapel and prayer gatherings are expected in line with policies in the World Vision host location and its departments.*