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Scope of Work

USAID Partnerships for Green Investment

Accountant

Project Background

DAI (Thailand) Ltd, an international consulting firm, is recruiting a qualified and motivated Accountant for the USAID-funded Partnerships for Green Investment (PAGI) activity. Based in Bangkok, the activity was initiated in July 2024 and is anticipated to last until July 2029.  USAID/PAGI will accelerate the transition in the land use sector across Southeast Asia through: 1) increasing sustainable and scalable investments in low emission land use, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilient agriculture and forestry supply chains; 2) adopting and/or implementing credible environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards for low emission, biodiversity conservation and climate resilient investments; and 3) enhancing inclusive and equitable benefit sharing to local communities and smallholders.

Position Purpose

The Accountant is a key member of the operations and finance team. S/he will play a pivotal role in assuring adherence to financial policies, project policies and procedures, regulations, controls, and reporting systems. The Accountant will provide accounting support to the project office and ensure compliance of all relevant accounting and financial reporting functions. Responsible for recording costs and day to day general accounting, accounts receivable/payable, payroll, assuring all backup documentation is audit-ready, and supporting the Director of Operations and Finance with all financial functions. The position is open to Thai Nationals only.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Policies & Procedures:

• Ensures accounting practices are carried out in accordance with GAAP standards; project internal controls are implemented in accordance with DAI policies, USAID rules/regulations, and the terms of the contract.

Financial Administration:

• Uses DAI’s Field Accounting system (FAS), cloud software for backup documentation, and DAI’s operations system (TAMIS).
• Communicates with the Director of Operations and Finance and management team on troubleshooting technical issues.
• Scans and uploads voucher files to DAI’s repository for the electronic archival of financial documentation.
• Assists preparing information for any financial reporting requirements, or internal reports as necessary.
• Coordinates with DAI Thailand’s Finance and Administrative Support Specialist to ensure all reporting requirements to the Thai government are conducted accurately and efficiently.

General Accounting/Financial Support:

• Prepares invoices, advances and reimbursements, checks, and wire transfer payments for approval and processing, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.
• Prepares project expense vouchers ensuring accuracy of expense coding.
• Prepares payroll, ensuring leave balances and taxes are accurately recorded, tax and other remittances.
• Ensures petty cash is maintained according to policies and procedures.
• Audits travel requests and expense reports for accuracy and compliance and follows procedures to ensure accurate and timely payment and reconciliation of travel advances, reimbursements for staff and partner travel.
• Conducts daily reviews of backup documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and full compliance with all regulations and the DAI Field Operations Manual (FOM).
• Ensures tax reporting procedures are well-documented and submitted in a timely manner.
• Prepares wire requests and regular cash flow analyses to ensure availability of funds.
• Responsible for accurate, timely processing of invoices, advances and reimbursements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.A. Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in an accountancy position.
• Demonstrated understanding of applicable finance-related USG contracting regulations is a plus.
• Detail oriented and accuracy in working with large amounts of data.
• Ability to respond effectively to time sensitive inquiries.
• Experience with enterprise accounting software, and Microsoft office suite.
• A well-organized individual with high ethical standards and appropriate professional image.
• Flexible attitude and willingness to work with diverse colleagues and perspectives.
• Fluency in English and Thai is required.

Application Instructions: Qualified candidates should submit a PDF-format CV in English by Email: pagi_recruitment@dai.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls or in-person applications will be accepted.