Treasury & International Retirement Savings Plan (IRSP) Team Leader

Application deadline
Place of work
32/F BDO Life Megaplaza, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City, Philippines
Contract
Open-ended

The Treasury & IRSP Team Leader provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of both Treasury and International Retirement Savings Plan (IRSP) activities within the Financial Shared Services (FSS). The role ensures compliance with internal policies, accurate financial execution, and effective coordination with Geneva Treasury and HR teams to support global financial operations and employee benefits administration.

General duties

  • Understands and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
  • Understands and adheres to the ICRC Code of Conduct
  • Understands the roles of the components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
  • Always respects and observes staff regulations and security rules
  • Represents the ICRC in a professional manner at all times
  • Develops and maintains a pleasant and conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers.
  • Performs all duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees and the ICRC.
  • May be asked to perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary.

Accountabilities and responsibilities

Leadership and management

  • Lead, coach, and develop the Treasury and International Retirement Savings Plan (IRSP) teams, ensuring clear goals and performance expectations.
  • Drive continuous process improvements, efficiency initiatives, and KPI achievement.
  • Oversee the review and maintenance of the Statement of Work (SoW) and ensure alignment with service delivery standards.
  • Manage issue resolution and escalation with HQ and key stakeholders.
  • Coordinate audits and compliance reviews, ensuring adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning for Treasury and IRSP functions.

Treasury operations

  • Oversee management of FX exposure, interest-rate, credit, liquidity risks and non-accounting insurance activities.
  • Supervise cash flow forecasting, ensuring adequate liquidity to meet operational and International Retirement Savings Plan (IRSP) payment needs.
  • Maintain relationships with custodians, asset managers, and other financial institutions.
  • Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closings and compliance with reporting standards.
  • Support financial and regulatory reporting and oversee back-office payment operations to maintain secure and efficient processes.


International Retirement Savings Plan (IRSP) Administration

  • Oversee the preparation and review of financial reports, account reconciliations, and benefit disbursements.
  • Ensure accurate tracking of members’ contributions, withdrawals, and benefits in line with International Retirement Savings Plan (IRSP) guidelines.
  • Collaborate with Treasury, and HR Admin teams to ensure a coordinated approach to International Retirement Savings Plan (IRSP) management.
  • Lead the development and updating of International Retirement Savings Plan (IRSP) procedures in response to organizational or regulatory changes.

Selection requirements

  • University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; professional certification (CPA, CFA, or equivalent) is an advantage.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in treasury, financial operations, or benefits administration, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
  • Strong knowledge of cash management, FX, and investment operations, as well as employee benefits accounting.
  • Experience in a Front Office / Back Office / Treasury Reporting
  • Familiarity with Treasury systems (Coupa, Anaplan, Asset Wizard)
  • Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and drive process improvement initiatives.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.

What we offer

  • Diverse and humanitarian-minded workforce
  • An opportunity to contribute to institutional efforts to protect and assist conflict victims worldwide
  • Training opportunities
  • Flexible work schedule

How to apply

Qualified applicants are requested to submit their comprehensive and updated resume along with their motivation letter. Only applications received through the career page link will be pre-screened/processed.

Deadline of application: 31 January 2026
Target Start Date: Immediately
Office Address: 32/F BDO Life Megaplaza, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City, Philippines

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. This vacancy is open for Philippine residents only.    

About us

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian organization that protects and assists people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence around the world. It is present in over 100 countries, and its headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland.

The ICRC's Manila Shared Services Center (MSSC), based in Makati City, Philippines, carries out a range of global functions, including reporting, financial, logistical, human resources and other services.