Accounts Officer (Local Recruitment)

IUCN
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13 Jun 2017
22 June 2017

Vacancy Announcement

Accounts Officer (Local Recruitment)

IUCN is seeking a qualified individual to join our Regional Finance Team.

This is a local recruitment. Only Thai nationals, individuals with residence status or the appropriate employment visa for Thailand are eligible to apply. The remuneration and benefits package for this position is established with reference to the local labour market and in line with the IUCN conditions of service for Thailand.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY

The main responsibilities of this position would be to:
• Maintain and update the general and project accounting records and files.
• Provide assistance to programs/projects on matters relating to financial management.
• Attend to all other routine accounting functions and prepare reports for internal management and fulfill finance-related requirements of the Regional Office and HQ.
• Assist the supervisor in the review of existing financial accounting systems, controls and procedures and where necessary, recommend the necessary improvement or revisions.
• Perform other tasks that may be assigned by the supervisor and Head of Finance from time to time.

DUTIES

1. Recording and Book keeping
• Prepare and processing journal entries to ERP system pertaining to receipts, disbursements, petty cash, non-cash and inter-office charges affecting the Asia Regional Office, Regional Programs maintained in ARO, and projects.
• Prepare monthly bank account reconciliations for each bank account.
• Prepare journal entries on debit/credit notes relating to country current account transactions.
• On a monthly basis, calculate the overhead fee in accordance with the agreement and obtain necessary approval for processing.
• Assist to prepare required monthly reports from the ERP system for use of the Asia Regional Office, country offices, projects and HQ.
• Prepare donor invoices and issue receipts on funds received from donor/third parties
• To prepare Inter-company account reconciliation with HQ and coordinate with country offices on reconciling their Inter-company accounts with ARO

2. Treasury and cash management
• Monitor cash flows and ensure funds are available at all times to meet requirements. This includes preparing and sending funds requests to the donor/s in accordance with the agreement;
• Assist Head of Finance and Finance Manager in determining cash requirement of the different cost centers and projects of the Asia Regional Office.
• Prepare banking documentation for signing by designated signatories and disburse them.

3. Fixed Assets
• Update monthly, the fixed asset schedule and process journal entry for depreciation.
• Coordinate with Administration and consult finance manager to ensure fixed assets register is reconciled with FA schedule.

4. Other tasks
• Carry out other relevant tasks assigned by, and mutually agreed with, the line manager and Head of Finance.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or other related fields

• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in project finance and accounting

• Experience of working with Enterprise Resource Planning software will be an advantage. Exposure to/ familiarity with Microsoft Dynamic NAV ERP system will be a distinct advantage

• Relevant ability to conceptualize, plan, budget and implement programme finance related issues

• Relevant experience in working with international organizations will be considered an asset

• A high level of computer literacy is essential

• Ability to work under pressure at times, while maintaining high quality results is an essential requirement

• Be honest, highly organized, responsible, self motivated and able to take initiative under minimum supervision

• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team in diverse professional backgrounds

• Fluency in Thai and Good command in written and spoken English is essential