ThaiNGO

Finance Assistant (Temp)

Contract type: Temporary (Short Term Agency Work, for 2 months)

Salary & Benefits in Thailand:   THB 25,000 - 30,000 per month

Introduction to VSO

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.

It’s an exciting time to join VSO! 

Role overview

To provide a temporary assistance in administration of financial accounting management in BKK hub.

• Checking staff expense claims and activity expenses claims e.g. support document is completed, accurate amounts
• Preparing payment vouchers to be double checked by Finance Manager
• Communicating with the banks, e.g. picking or depositing cheques.
• Communicating with vendors re payment by cheques, cash, bank deposit and follow up for receipts.
• Preparing monthly withholding tax on staff salaries and tax document to be paid to the Revenue Department.
• Preparing monthly social security fund to be paid to the Social Security Office.

Filing payment vouchers and other finance document.

• Assist in completing some pending issues in self audit e.g. Asset Register.

Skills, qualifications and experience

• Technical Accounting Expertise – Part qualified Accountant, ideally studying to complete an accounting qualification. Degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree.
• Good technical accounting skills. Experience of book keeping practice and principle, knowledge of internal controls, general ledger, cash management and reconciliations, payroll processing and taxation. Experience of financial reporting, measurement and analysis.
• Experience of rules and regulations for non-profit organisations. Knowledge of donor financial reporting and donor procurement procedures.
• Experience of working in multiple foreign currencies and understanding of foreign exchange hedging.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Financial and Information Technology Systems – Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel particularly.
• Experience of using accounting software, SUN Accounts system preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills (English).
• Demonstrable commitment to delivering excellent customer service focused reception and administration service.
• Good organization and prioritisation to deliver results.
• Flexibility to adapt, positive attitude towards change, and a constructive approach to problem solving.
• Commitment to VSO’s values.

This is a temporary role for a duration of 2 months. Applicants must have the right to work in Thailand. We will be unable to obtain a visa and work permit for non-Thai nationals.

 How to apply

To find out more details and apply, please visit our website: https://www.vsointernational.org/about/careers using the vacancy search function to find for the employee position and complete the online application form or click http://vso.force.com/jobopportunities/Job_DetailsPage?jid=a0mD000000AnXiv If you're interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we're looking for. To submit your application, click on 'Apply now' and complete all relevant fields on the online application form. 

Application closing date:  09/12/2016
Interview/Assessment date(s): ASAP - we reserve the rights to assess the applicants and make an appointment before the closing date due to the urgent needs of the operations.

Start date: 12th December 2016

Industry

Nonprofit Organization Management

Employment type

Full-time

Experience

Associate

Job function

Other

Before you apply, please download and read the job description for full details of the roles and person specification and application guidelines available on our website. 

VSO is committed to a policy of equal opportunities, values inclusion and seeks to have a diverse workforce.