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Accountant and Finance Officer - Based in Chiang Mai

Bangkok | Chiang Mai

  • Organization: BDK - Baan Dek Foundation
  • Location: Bangkok | Chiang Mai
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Operations and Administrations
    • Accounting (Audit, Controlling)
    • Banking and Finance
  • Closing Date: 2024-12-02

BACKGROUND

Baan Dek Foundation (BDF) is a non-profit, non-political and non-religious organization based in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Our core mission is to provide access to education, health, and social services to the most vulnerable children living in urban slums and construction site camps in Thailand.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Join a dynamic and passionate team committed to innovation, and big social impact. Baan Dek Foundation (BDF) team and ecosystem is multicultural, respectful, and proactive. BDF is committed to a positive working environment, in which everyone is treated with dignity, and respect.

Job Description:

Job Title: Accountant and Finance Officer

Type of Contract: Full-time employment position (with open end contract)

Department: Finance Department

Location: Chaingmai, Thailand

Expected Start Date: November 2024

The Employee will be under the direct supervision of Baan Dek Foundation’s Accounts Manager.

The main responsibilities of The Employee and will include, but are not restricted to, the following:

  1. Finance and cash handling
  • Work together with the Finance Department to handle disbursement of advances and reimbursements of cash to staff
  • Ensure the receipt and financial practices are aligned to Thai Law and transparent ethical standards
  • Support in preparing tax and social security documents and procedures
  • Maintain the accounts for all payments made and liaising with staff and suppliers as necessary
  • Support in processing quotations along with the requirements indicated in the financial policies
  • Support in verifying financial statements and in the relations to the accounting and audit companies

2.Support of Reporting and Budgeting

  • Support of the Finance Department to prepare financial budgets for proposals and financial reports to donors

The employee shall observe the organization's values and objectives and will commit to facilitate all procedures and on-field activities for a sound management of Baan Dek Foundation’s programs.

COMPLEMENTARY SUPPORT:

  • Work closely with the team in the development of requested communication, financial, activities, etc.
  • Support in the promotion of a constructive and productive working environment among the team. Actively support information sharing, transparency and dialogue among the staff and with beneficiaries of all projects.
  • Support BDF’s field programs by participating in field activities where possible.
  • Represent Baan Dek Foundation upon request by welcoming, presenting Baan Dek programs and activities to visiting partners & sponsors as well as liaising with external stakeholders and presenting BDF programs and activities when requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

Nationality: Thai nationality

Language requirements: Good command of written and spoken English and Thai

Education/ Experience:

  • Studies: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Finance and Accountancy field is a minimum requirement or a similar background
  • Working knowledge and skills: Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel
  • Professional experience Min. 1 year of experience in Finance and Accountancy field.

Other skills and competencies:

  • Transparent and honest
  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills, including experience working in a cross-cultural and international environment.
  • Diligent and structured way of working
  • Demonstrated strong project management skills
  • Able to work independently when needed and within a team
  • Highly motivated, flexible and interested in social enterprise activities
  • Solution over problems mentality

Working hours: Full time - Monday to Friday with occasional weekend and evenings

Salary & Compensation: To be defined based on experience and qualifications

APPLY NOW

If you are interested in applying for the Accountant and Finance Officer, please send Your CV, A cover letter, Names and contact details of two references the following information in English to

Apply in this link BDF Accountant and Finance Officer

https://baan-dek.jobs.personio.com/job/1591623#apply

*Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview in Thai and English.*

Candidates should not submit any additional documents outside of what is requested in compliance with Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act, B.E. 2562 (2019). By applying for this position, all candidates are subject to Dao Ethical Gifts Data Protection Policy.

** Important: Only a complete application (CV + cover letter + two references) will be considered. **

Closing date for applications: early applications encouraged

Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected.

More details on Baan Dek Foundation’s projects is available online at www.baandekfoundation.org

Baan Dek Foundation is currently looking for an Accountant and Finance Officer who will contribute to BDF’s overall mission and provide specialized support for workers and their families who reside in construction camps.

We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.

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