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Job Opening: Finance/Accounts Officer and Assistant Admin

Focus on the Global South is currently looking for a Finance/Accounts Officer and Assistant Admin to join our team in Bangkok.

About Focus on the Global South (Focus):

Based at the Chulalongkorn University Social Research Institute and with offices in Manila, Phnom Penh and New Delhi, Focus is an activist think tank that challenges neoliberalism and corporate-driven globalisation while strengthening just and equitable alternatives.

Focus is active from the local to international levels. We use many different approaches, including research, writing, debates, seminars, conferences, education/study programmes, network building, fact-finding missions, direct action, parliamentary testimonials, social forums, joint campaigns, and outreach to press-media.

Position Overview: 

The purpose of this role is to effectively coordinate and manage accounting and bookkeeping needs to ensure all financial records, bank accounts, and budgets are in good standing with all regulations and requirements of the organization and pursuant governments. Assist with back and front‐office administration, as needed.

Location:  Bangkok, Thailand

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation:  A competitive salary with benefits, commensurate with a candidate experience and capacities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities  

1. Financial responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete daily accounting and bookkeeping tasks, including receipts. 
• Coordinate and complete yearly financial audits with the auditing agency. 
• Assist with bank transfers and payments to suppliers, contractors and other vendors. 
• Organize bills, including expenses, income, withholding tax, social security, and salaries. 
• Maintain ledger reconciliation and close accounts every month. 
• Assist with the submission of Financial Reports to the Management and Funders.
• Assist the Program with the budgets for expenses, income, or balances.
• Assist in the creation of yearly and monthly budgets. 
• Collaborate with finance and admin teams to support operational efficiency
• Process monthly Payroll. 

2. General tasks

• Attend Focus related meetings, as needed. 
• Provide support and assistance to the Programs and Admin Coordinator, where needed to support conferences, trainings, and regional meetings. 
• Monitor and update Inventory of office assets and equipment. 

Work Hours: Regular work hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Occasional work outside of hours can be expected in the case of special events, though these will not be regular occurrences.

Required Education and Experience:  

• Degree in accounting, finance, or business administration; or commensurate work experience. 
• Finance Officer Level: 3-5 years of related work experience. 
• Native Thai with working English proficiency. 

Required Competencies: 

• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-lingual, multi-cultural environment, responding to the needs and requests of a diverse network. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer programs including Microsoft Office, Teams, and QuickBooks Online. 
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidence and with maturity.
• Working knowledge of and experience in office administration. 
• Working knowledge of and experience in accounting and bookkeeping. 
• Demonstrated ability to work with and take directions from local and foreign staff. 
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in team‐based settings. 
• Must be detailed oriented but also able to always keep the organizational objectives in view. 
• Must have excellent human relation skills and ability to respond to high pressure situations.

Focus on the Global South encourages a diverse work environment and women, LGBT, and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.  Applications should be in English and include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the contact details of two referees.  Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Please send applications by email to jobs@focusweb.org with “Finance/Accounts Officer and Assistant Admin” in the subject line.