POSITION VACANT

FINANCE MANAGER

ASIA PACIFIC REFUGEE RIGHTS NETWORK

The Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network (APRRN) is an open and growing network consisting of more than 300 civil society organisations and individuals from 26 countries, committed to advancing the rights of refugees in the Asia Pacific region. The network is supported by a secretariat of five staff, based in Bangkok. APRRN's activities are structured into key areas of joint advocacy, capacity strengthening, resource sharing and outreach. 

Our members are diverse, including service providers, human rights advocacy groups, research institutions, law firms providing pro-bono legal aid, refugee community-based organisations and refugees themselves. Almost all APRRN members are civil society groups working in their specific local contexts, lobbying their governments for changes in policies and legislation to protect the rights of refugees.

APRRN’s vision for the Asia-Pacific region is one in which all people affected by displacement and statelessness have equal and adequate access to assistance and protection, and to timely durable solutions as needed. Our goal is to work towards a future in which refugee communities, civil society, States, UNHCR and other actors collaborate effectively towards the common purpose of protection.

POSITION DETAILS

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Review and maintain all organisational accounting systems;
• Maintain and report on all transactions on all bank accounts under the name of APRRN, including monthly bank reconciliations;
• Support the Secretary General in controlling expenditure according to financial regulations of donors;
• Support the Secretary General in developing annual budgets;
• Provide regular financial reports to the Secretary General and the Steering Committee through the Governance Finance Sub-Committee;
• Prepare financial reports for donors as well as budgets;
• Ensure compliance with organisational accounting standards under Thai law including external audits;
• Assist the Secretariat and Treasurer in ensuring financial policies and guidelines are up-to date and implemented;
• Review financial policies and guidelines as needed.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Required:

• At least 5 years of working experience in accountancy
• Solid working experience with NGOs and familiarity with the operational and legal environment for NGOs in Thailand
• Demonstrated experience in working with donors (foundations, UN agencies, government agencies)
• Demonstrated ability to work with accounting systems like Quick Book
• Strong understanding of accounting practices and annual audits
• Technical aptitude and expertise with tools (including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proven ability to provide reports and develop budgets
• Advanced spoken and written English language skills
• Excellent spoken and written Thai language skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural setting
• Reliable, self-motivated, disciplined, positive in outlook
• Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• A demonstrated commitment to the values of APRRN