Accounting Officer

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Acco****unting Officer in Bangkok, Thailand

About Asylum Access

We are human rights advocates who support forcibly displaced individuals and communities as they reclaim their rights, agency and power.

Our unique combination of legal empowerment, policy advocacy and global systems change creates conditions in which refugees can live safely, move freely, work legally and go to school. Our work transforms the traditional approach of endless humanitarian handouts to a sustainable solution that honors refugees’ freedom, dignity and autonomy, and empowers them to make choices about their own lives.

Asylum Access’ global team and family of local civil society organizations advocate to make human rights a reality for refugees throughout Africa, Asia and Latin America. Our national organizations are led and staffed primarily by community members in those countries, and there is strong mutual trust and respect between us and our clients. On the international stage, we work with established institutions to shift the global system to better uphold and promote refugees’ human rights. We can help catalyze and lead systemic transformation because, uniquely among NGOs in the refugee response sector, we focus exclusively on rights and governance.

Department Description

Asylum Access Thailand (AAT) Finance and Operations Team has the overall responsibility of overseeing and managing financial monitoring and reporting with the maximum accountability. Our team works to ensure smooth operations, provision of effective financial management, and strong oversight for the AAT internal control system. We work closely in full compliance with Asylum Access Headquarters (AAHQ), donor rules and regulations, including national laws.

Position Description

The Accounting Officer assists AAT’s Finance Coordinator in producing the financial accounting and record keeping of information systematically, ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping and producing accounting information in Asylum Access accounting systems and ensures that each transaction is backed up with proper finance documentation.
• Review and approve transactions in Asylum Access Expense Management Tool for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
• Preparation of cheque payments and ensure documentation are completed
• Manage banking and cheques payment and document delivery
• Assist in office bill payments and maintain vendors database and update regularly;
• Provide support to Finance related documentation filing system
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures, updating policies and procedures.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transaction including impacting monthly report closings
• Assist the submission of month-end, quarterly and year-end accounting reports.
• Preparation and submission of withholding Tax (PND 1,3,53) and Income Tax Return for Foundations (PND 55) to the Revenue Department via E-filling
• Assist Finance Coordinator with reconciliation of Bank, and required adjusting entries in the system.
• Assist the REG generated income projects, of Community Outreach Team on record transaction and issue invoices to customers and external partners, as needed.
• Maintain digital and physical financial records, ensure all documents are scanned and uploaded systematically.
• Assist in the year end auditing process.
• Any related tasks assigned by supervisor

Reports to: Asylum Access Thailand’s Finance Coordinator

Essential Skills:

• Demonstrated Work experience as an Accountant Officer
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures
• Familiarity with finance regulations of Non Profit Organization or Thai Foundation
• Good math skills and the ability to spot numerical errors
• Hands-on experience with MS Excel and accounting software
• Organizational skills
• Strong and proven ability to handle sensitive, confidential information
• BSc/Ba in Accounting, Finance or relevant field

Hours and Location of Work

The Accounting Officer is a Full time position based in our offices in Bangkok, Thailand. Candidates should be aware that some flexibility regarding working hours is required in order to take out of hours calls and meetings with international colleagues.

Salary and Benefits

Position comes with a competitive nonprofit salary, and a robust benefits package.

Application Instructions to Candidates

Send your resume and a cover letter via Asylum Access online portal BambooHR by September 24**, 2023**. In your cover letter, please describe your reasons for applying, relevant qualifications, preferred start date, expected salary and how you learned about the position.

Asylum Access is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We value the expertise of those who have experienced displacement, and encourage people with such lived experience to apply.

For more information about our organization, visit www.asylumaccess.org_._