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Accounting Officer

: Wedu (Thailand) Foundation

: Nonprofits / องค์กรไม่แสวงหาผลกำไร

: 2956

: 1 December 2016

15 January 2017

Do you see the potential?

Do you want to join an exciting startup with an ambitious social mission?  Do you want to contribute to the development of a bold and innovative business model with high responsibility from day one?  Do you want to do something revolutionary and impactful?  Here at Wedu, we hire highly motivated, passionate individuals who are innovative and thoughtful in their approach to getting things done. 

Founded in 2012, Wedu is a unique leadership development organization and social enterprise that aims to unlock the leadership potential of young women in Asia to become change-makers in their communities.  We do this by providing lifelong, virtual mentorship and innovative financing options for higher education to inspiring individuals who are committed to changing the status quo in their communities – we call these young women ‘Rising Stars’.  Today, we are proud to support 301 Rising Stars across 19 countries who form the pillar of a growing community that we believe has the power to achieve large-scale social impact.

 

The Role

As Wedu’s Accounting Officer, you will play a key role in overseeing and executing the Foundation’s finance and accounting procedures.  In addition to facilitating monthly accounting transactions, managing bookkeeping and preparing standard financial reports, your role will have the opportunity to help shape our financial policies and procedures as we grow in different areas of the business.  We are looking for a person with an entrepreneurial spirit who is ready to take on an increasing level of responsibility and autonomy as Wedu grows.  In particular, your role will involve:

• Implementing, improving and overseeing compliance to financial policies and procedures
• Maintaining detailed financial files and records, both online and offline
• Recording transactions properly into the accounting system
• Processing accounts payables and accounts receivables, both domestically and internationally
• Preparing monthly income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, bank reconciliations and other related reports
• Assisting with the preparation of budgets and the annual audit
• Coordinating with other Accountants and/or entities to ensure transparency and integrity of Wedu’s global finances
• Supporting the development of Wedu’s higher education funding operations
• Contributing to the team effort by accomplishing other tasks and supporting other projects, as needed

 

Be the change you want to see

Wedu is a very entrepreneurial organization that is open to new ideas.  If you have innovations to propose, make your case and say it out loud, conquer the team and you will have all the support required to implement your ideas.  Leadership starts inside.

 

Do you have what it takes?

• You have at least 2-3 years of previous work experience in an Accounting role in Thailand; familiarity with Foundation/non-profit accounting preferred
• You exhibit strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to multi-task
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit and are not afraid to try something new!
• You possess strong initiative with a professional work ethic and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• You enjoy working in cross-cultural, collaborative teams and have a positive, can-do attitude!
• You are excited to contribute in a meaningful way and work in a fun, start-up non-profit organization
• You have a passionate commitment to promote social change and women’s leadership development

Other qualifications:

• University degree or above in Accounting, Finance or similar field with excellent speaking and writing skills in English
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, as well as an industry-standard accounting program
• Thai nationals only, please

 

Organizational arrangements

We expect from you a minimum commitment of 24 months with a four month trial period.  This is a full-time position that is expected to start as soon as possible, with a strong preference for those who are already based in Bangkok.  You will receive competitive pay based on your qualifications and Thai living standards, as well as private health insurance and work permit sponsorship, where applicable.

Wedu has flexible working arrangements and leave policy – you are expected to deliver what is required, and working hours are largely dependent upon your time management and productivity.  You will also have access to the Wedu network of experts and advisers, who have extensive experience in the development of social enterprises.

 

Apply Now!

Interested candidates should complete the application form on our website at Get Involved - Work With Us.  Please submit a portfolio or samples of relevant work with your application using the ‘Attachment’ section at the end of the form.  If you are experiencing problems with the form, please email talent@weduglobal.org.

Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted via email for at least 2-3 behavioral and situational interviews that will be conducted by a combination of Wedu’s CEO, COO and the Finance & Administration team.

 

Contact : talent@weduglobal.org

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