Company: PropertyScout
Location: Panjit Tower, 117 Thonglor, Bangkok
Reports to: CEO
Manages: Finance & Accounting team

About PropertyScout
PropertyScout is a leading residential real estate brokerage and technology platform in Thailand, operating at significant scale with:
7,000+ third- party agents

• 580+ in-house agents
• 150+ non-agent team members across product/tech, marketing, supply and operations

We serve more than 10,000 buyers, tenants, and property owners every month through a large agent network and an in-house brokerage team.

Starting in Thailand, we plan to expand internationally. Peers in other markets are Beike in China (USD 32bn in valuation with 550k agents on the platform), Loft and Quinto Andar in Brazil (USD 3bn and 5bn valuation), or Square Yards in India. Their success is an inspiration for us to build the leading property transaction platform across Southeast Asia.

The company is venture-backed and well-capitalized, with international investors and a long-term ambition to build a category-defining real estate platform in Southeast Asia.

Why this role exists

PropertyScout’s finance and accounting function has grown rapidly alongside the business but now requires experienced, hands-on leadership to bring structure, reliability, and discipline to the accounting operations.

The company currently works with an external finance advisory firm that is upgrading processes, systems, and controls. This role is the critical next step: a permanent, on-the-ground leader who takes full ownership of the day-to-day accounting operations, ensures the books are accurate and timely, and provides the operational backbone that the business needs to scale.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who thrives on getting the details right, building reliable processes, and running a tight accounting function. The role also encompasses payroll, commissions, and HR-related financial processes, making it ideal for someone with cross-functional experience in both accounting and HR operations.

Mission

Own the accuracy and timeliness of PropertyScout’s books. Build a well-structured, reliable accounting operation. Ensure every number is correct, every close is on time, and every process runs like clockwork. Manage, develop, and hold accountable a team of four. Ensure payroll, commissions, and HR-related financial processes are accurate and compliant.

Why this is an attractive role

• Opportunity to build and shape the accounting function of a fast-growing, venture-backed company from the ground up
• Direct impact on the company’s financial integrity and credibility with investors
• Broad scope spanning accounting, payroll, commissions, and HR-related financial processes
• Clear scope and ownership—you run accounting, with full authority to set standards and enforce them
• Potential for growth as the company scales, including the possibility of evolving into a broader finance leadership role
• Exposure to a multi-entity structure (Thailand and Singapore)

Core Responsibilities

1. Accounting Ownership (Top Priority)

• Full ownership of the general ledger, chart of accounts, and all accounting entries
• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely monthly close (target: within 5 working days of month-end)
• Personally review and approve all journal entries, reconciliations, and adjustments
• Own accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and intercompany transactions
• Own revenue recognition and ensure it is applied correctly and consistently
• Maintain the fixed asset register and manage depreciation schedules
• Ensure all accounting complies with Thai Accounting Standards (TAS) and applicable IFRS requirements

2. Payroll, Commissions & HR-Related Finance

• Own end-to-end payroll processing for 150+ non-agent staff and 580+ in-house agents, ensuring accuracy of salaries, allowances, overtime, and statutory deductions (social security, provident fund, personal income tax)
• Design, maintain, and calculate agent commission structures in coordination with the operations and sales teams
• Ensure commission calculations are accurate, auditable, and paid on time
• Coordinate with HR on headcount changes, new hires, terminations, leave balances, and benefits accounting
• Manage and reconcile payroll-related liabilities (accrued salaries, bonuses, social security payable)
• Support HR in maintaining accurate employee cost data for budgeting and BOI compliance
• Develop and improve payroll and commission processes over time to increase automation and reduce errors

3. Internal Controls & Audit Readiness

• Build, document, and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all accounting and payroll processes
• Establish and maintain internal controls over financial reporting
• Ensure proper documentation, approvals, and audit trails for all transactions
• Lead the annual statutory audit process: prepare schedules, coordinate with external auditors, and resolve queries
• Own the relationship with external auditors and ensure clean audit opinions
• Support tax filing and compliance (corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax) in coordination with external tax advisors

4. Team Leadership

• Directly manage a team of four: Accounting Officer, AP/AR staff, Payroll & Commissions Officer, and Admin
• Set clear expectations, assign tasks, and review work daily
• Train and develop team members on proper accounting procedures and best practices
• Identify skill gaps and propose training or hiring as needed • Establish a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team
• Manage task allocation, deadlines, and workload to ensure the team operates efficiently

5. Process Improvement

• Identify inefficiencies in current accounting and payroll workflows and implement improvements
• Improve the use of the accounting system (Odoo) to reduce manual work and increase reliability
• Automate repetitive processes where possible (e.g., bank feeds, invoice matching, reconciliation templates, commission calculations)
• Work with the external finance advisory team to implement recommended process and control improvements
• Ensure financial data flows cleanly from operational systems (CRM, HR, sales) into the accounting records

6. Reporting & Coordination

• Produce accurate monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) for review by the CFO
• Prepare supporting schedules and variance explanations as requested
• Coordinate with HR on payroll, headcount, and benefits-related accounting
• Act as the primary contact for the Singapore accounting firm handling statutory compliance for the SG holding company
• Ensure timely submission of all statutory filings (Revenue Department, Social Security, BOI reporting) in coordination with relevant teams

7. BOI Compliance Support

• Ensure accounting records support compliance with Board of Investment (BOI) conditions, including approved positions, salary thresholds, and employee qualifications
• Monitor and validate salary structures, payroll, and compensation components to ensure ongoing BOI compliance
• Maintain accurate documentation required by BOI and other regulatory authorities
• Coordinate with HR and external advisors for BOI reporting and inspections

What Success Looks Like (12 months)

• Monthly close completed accurately and on time every month, with no restatements
• Clean audit opinion with no material findings
• Payroll and commissions processed accurately and on time every cycle, with zero errors
• All reconciliations current and fully documented
• SOPs documented and followed consistently by the team
• Team is well-managed, knows what is expected, and delivers reliably
• The CFO and leadership can trust the numbers without needing to re-check
• Finance function transitions from a state of emergency to business as usual

Profile We’re Looking For

• 10–15+ years of accounting experience, with a strong foundation in full-cycle accounting (GL, AP/AR, payroll, commissions, reconciliations, close)
• Proven experience managing a small accounting team (3–6 people)
• Strong payroll and commissions experience: hands-on knowledge of Thai payroll processing, statutory deductions, and commission calculation for large agent/sales teams
• HR-adjacent finance experience: comfortable working at the intersection of accounting and HR operations (headcount, benefits, employee cost tracking, BOI compliance)
• Hands-on mindset: you are willing and motivated to do the work yourself, not just delegate. You lead by example
• Strong technical accounting knowledge: Thai Accounting Standards, tax compliance (CIT, VAT, WHT), statutory audit preparation
• Experience with Odoo (strongly preferred), or comparable ERP/accounting systems (SAP, Oracle, Xero, QuickBooks)
• Detail-oriented and systematic: you catch errors before they become problems, and you build processes so errors don’t recur
• Reliable and consistent: you deliver the same quality every month, not just when someone is watching
• CPD (Continuing Professional Development) certification required
• Startup or scale-up experience is a strong plus (comfort with ambiguity, willingness to build from scratch)
• Fluent in Thai and professional working proficiency in English

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