ThaiNGO

National Democratic Institute for International Affairs

 Thailand Country Office

JOB TITLE:                          Finance/Administrative Officer

ACCOUNTABLE TO:        Country Director

DESCRIPTION OF POST

The post-holder is responsible for the management of NDI finances in accordance with donor regulations and NDI policies, including the regular accounting and financial reporting to Washington DC. The holder of the post must understand NDI’s multiple award mechanisms and individual donor regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Account for the finances of the NDI-Thailand program using Quicken software, in compliance with NDI financial policies and donor regulations;
• Assist with the preparation of monthly spending estimates and initiate wire transfer requests;
• Manage payroll for local staff, ensuring compliance with national legislation (tax deductions, social security contributions)
• Provide accurate and current accounting information as required by the Country Director and NDI-DC, ensuring that all significant financial issues are communicated to the NDI-DC Accounting Department, and that follow-up is performed as requested.
• Liaise with local financial institutions;
• Ensure compliance with NDI procurement procedures;
• Process payments to vendors or contractors with the prior approval of the Country Director when the office petty cash is not used for that purpose;
• Prepare the monthly reconciliation of all NDI-Thailand accounts for review and approval by the Country Director, and  transmission to NDI-DC;
• Calculate and provide payment of all perdiem to staff and consultants;
• Liaise with Lawyers on office registration, work permit and visa for expatriate staff.
• Such other duties as may be assigned from time to time;

This position is available to Thai Nationals only.

The successful candidate must be fluent in both written and spoken English as well as Thai; prior financial/account experience necessary; be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office & Google platforms; have proven ability to work as a part of a team; demonstrate nonpartisanship in the execution of program activities; and be able to multi-task in a fast paced and often changing work environment. 

Interested candidates should submit their CV/resume and cover letter by Friday 17^th November to ingobkk@gmail.com.