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This is an exciting time to be joining WFD, we are now looking to recruit an experienced Finance and Administrative Officer to support the development of our programme in Thailand.
Finance and Administrative Officer
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Contract length: July 2022 – 31 August 2023 (with possible extension)
Contract details: Full-time Fixed Term Contract for Service
Friendly, supportive, and engaging environment (working with people who are passionate about positive change and strengthening democracy around the world).
The Finance and Administrative Officer (FAO) will play a critical role in assisting WFD’s programme, in Thailand to meet its objectives by ensuring an accountable and accurate approach to the handling of programme finances.
This role is responsible for the accurate and efficient management of financial procedures, developing financial reports and for ensuring excellent communication on, and co-ordination of, important financial information such as forecasts and expenditures with stakeholders - in-country donor representatives and WFD colleagues in London and abroad.
In addition the FAO will be expected to provide some logistical and administrative support to this small team for the delivery of programme activities. Which means we are looking for an FAO who enjoys working on a variety of tasks, is flexible and who possess good time management and prioritisation skills.
The core skills and experience we are looking for are
At least 3 years’ experience in financial management, finance system, policies, and procedures, preferably experience in working with INGO’s.
First degree or similar, in a relevant discipline for e.g., degree in finance and accountancy; business studies and/or accounting qualification
Experience of, and excellent abilities in, accountancy and financial administration including management of cash flows, balance sheets, sizeable budgets (planning, monitoring, and reporting)
Experience of using accounting packages, e.g., SAGE, Business Central. Proficient in working with Microsoft Office (MS Excel, Word, Outlook)
Excellent administrative and organisational management skills and the ability to work in a changing environment
Knowledge of project management methodologies and how to integrate good financial management into good project management
Good command of spoken and written English
This role is a Thai based role; therefore, applicants must be eligible to work in Thailand.
For more information, please download the JOB DESCRIPTION
WFD’s Competency and Skills Framework
WFD’s competency and skills framework describes the behaviours required for each position. This position provides a support function within the organisation, candidates applying for this position will be assessed at interview against the competencies relevant for a Support Level position. For more information about the WFD’s Competency and Skills Framework please visit https://www.wfd.org/careers.
This vacancy will close on 24th July 2022.
Apply for this job, please click here https://wfd.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=2fbde968-c4b2-4a09-91d1-54f38d628fbe
Contact : Katchada.Prommachan@wfd.org