World Vision Calls For Job Applications

May 21, 2026 11:30 am

World Vision Calls For Job Applications

World Vision is seeking a General Ledger Accountant to join our finance team. If you possess strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and period end closing activities, plus experience with ERP systems and project accounting environments, this role offers the opportunity to support reconciliation processes that enable vulnerable children to overcome poverty.

Why World Vision?

With 75 years of experience, World Vision focuses 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. Join our 31,000 plus staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories. As a General Ledger Accountant, you will not simply reconcile accounts; you will ensure compliance with internal controls, Partnership Finance Manual standards, and general accounting principles, directly supporting our global mission.

Your Mission

You will take responsibility for preparing and analyzing monthly, quarterly, and annual bank and cash book account reconciliations. Your role includes escalating unreconciled transactions, scheduling meetings with Field Offices to discuss items over 30 days, preparing LDR reconciliation reports, analyzing PBAS reconciliation including budget commitments, and reconciling monthly 300 or GL accounts. Additionally, you will monitor direct charges, review pre approval and settlement advice entries, maintain customer relationships, and participate in VSM meetings for process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Your role spans reconciliation, analysis, follow up, customer relationship management, and process improvement. Here is what you will tackle:

Bank & Cash Book Reconciliations

You will prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual bank and cash book account reconciliations.
Taking action to escalate unreconciled transactions.
Scheduling meetings with Field Offices to discuss unreconciled items over 30 days.

LDR & Salary Journal Reconciliation

You will prepare, analyze, and follow up on LDR reconciliation reports.
Ensuring salary journals reflect LDR data of staff in Workday.

PBAS & Budget Reconciliation

You will prepare and analyze PBAS reconciliation, including monitoring budget commitments.
Informing Field Offices for subsequent adjustments.

GL Accounts & Direct Charges

You will prepare, analyze, and reconcile monthly 300 or GL accounts, including monitoring over 90 days unreconciled items.
Recording, controlling, and monitoring direct charges.

Pre Approval & Settlement Advice

You will review and ensure accurate creation of pre approval and settlement advice entries in the SA database.
Ensuring clearing of all approved SA charges in Sun6.

Customer Relationship & Process Improvement

You will maintain customer relationships by preparing presentation materials and participating in Field Office monthly meetings.
Participating in VSM meetings and contributing to process improvement.

What You Bring to the Role

Education & Experience

A bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, finance, or business administration.
Knowledge of general accounting standards, account reconciliations and analysis, and period end closing activities.

Language Skills

Good command of BOTH written and spoken business French and English. This is essential for working with Field Offices across francophone and anglophone regions.

Technical Knowledge

Good knowledge of best practices within a project accounting environment and how to drive performance through better behaviors.
Ability to perform and direct root cause analysis over various aspects of performance.
Knowledge of technology including data structure, analysis codes, and business rules.
Proficient in MS Office applications and any accounting ERP solutions.
Good knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) including internal controls principles.

Personal Attributes

Flexible: You work flexible hours as needed to meet month end and year end deadlines.
Results driven: You drive results and meet strict deadlines without compromising accuracy.
Collaborative: You schedule meetings with Field Offices and build customer relationships.
Methodical: You follow reconciliation procedures systematically, escalating items over 30 days.
Curious: You perform root cause analysis to understand why transactions remain unreconciled.

Why This Role Suits You

Global Mission: Your reconciliation work will support programs helping vulnerable children across nearly 100 countries.
Language Advantage: Your French and English bilingual skills will enable smooth communication with francophone Field Offices.
Project Accounting Exposure: You will gain experience in project accounting environments, budget commitments, and LDR data.
Process Improvement: You will participate in VSM meetings and contribute to making reconciliation processes better.

Key Details to Remember

Role: General Ledger Accountant
Organization: World Vision
Contract Type: Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)
Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
Languages Required: Business French and English (written and spoken)
Technical Skills: GAAP, internal controls, ERP systems, MS Office, Sun6, Workday

How to Apply for this World Vision Job

If you possess the qualifications and drive to excel as a General Ledger Accountant, we want to hear from you. Prepare your CV highlighting your reconciliation experience, French and English proficiency, and knowledge of GAAP and internal controls. Join World Vision and help transform vulnerable children’s life stories through accurate, timely financial reconciliation. Apply today. We look forward to welcoming you.

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Closing Date: 30th May 2026

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