Job Summary

The Accounting Manager works closely under our Director of Finance. The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the accounting team in their respective functions in order to ensure accurate and efficient accounting processes and timely production of requested financial reports to the Director of Finance, in compliance with the defined accounting policies, procedures, and controls. It is expected for the Accounting Manager to be knowledgeable of the full accounting process (AR, AP, GL, bank reconciliation, etc.). The Accounting Manager is responsible for ensuring that policies and procedures are correctly implemented by the Accounting team, and to communicate and ensure implementation of any processes to the rest of the organisation, as deemed necessary. The Accounting Manager also takes full responsibility for handling the accounting team and motivating them to increase the team’s accuracy and efficiency. The Accounting Manager will be involved in troubleshooting, prescribing preventive measures, as well as paying attention to the daily needs of the team.

Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, on a monthly basis and year-end closing as required by the Director of Finance and in collaboration with the offshore accounting team.
• As part of the financial reporting, work in collaboration with the offshore financial planning/budgeting team to produce budget monitoring reports as needed.

Accounting Operations Management

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, procurement, uniform sales and inventory, and fixed asset management and the overall treasury functions.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions in terms of collections and accounts payable and tax.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal control systems to align with other operational departments and to sufficiently ensure smooth and consistent processes and procedures.
• Implement and maintain accounting software systems and ensure their proper functionality.
• Work collaboratively and positively with the offshore accounting team to ensure timely and accurate records and reports.
• Identify, suggest, create and implement process improvements, as necessary.
• Provide assistance to the HR/Payroll manager in ensuring the accuracy of payroll recording.

Team Management and Leadership

• Recruit, train, and supervise accounting team members.
• Ensure personal competency and mastery in all functions of the accounting team in order to best hire, support and hold accountable finance team members.
• Provide ongoing guidance and support to accounting team members, including performance feedback, coaching, and professional development.
• Fulfil the requests of the Director of Finance and provide suggestions and recommendations to improve all financial processes. Special attention should be paid to the context of the local tax, revenue and legal framework and Thai accounting and reporting standards, while also understanding and ensuring proper accounting and reporting to UWC international
• Contribute to the development and full drafting of financial processes and policies within the Finance Handbook.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment within the accounting department.
• Collaborate with banks, financial institutions, and other external stakeholders to manage banking relationships effectively.
• Function as a financial, cultural and linguistic bridge between the on campus accounting team, offshore support accounting team, Director of Finance, Head of School, International entities to which the school is accountable and local revenue department authorities and financial auditors.

Audit and Tax Compliance

• Coordinate and oversee external audits.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Work closely with auditors, and regulatory agencies as necessary.
• Review the Payment Vouchers and Journal Vouchers considering the appropriateness of supporting documents and the correctness of tax and coding.
• Ensure responsibility for the timely filing of corporate tax returns and compliance with the local regulations of the Revenue Department. This includes performing tax computation and handling tax-related matters (VAT, Withholding Tax and Corporate Income Tax).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Accounting. CPA is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Accounting manager and more than 10 years total working experience.
• Good analytical skills, accounting and financing principles, taxation and leadership skills.
• Strong in problem-solving, well-organised and with a logical and thinker mindset. 
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Creative and with initiative in implementing new financial models. 
• Fluent in English and Thai at a level of C1 in both languages.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a good listener who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Experience in a multinational working environment and with proven intercultural abilities.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel, preferably with Quickbooks Online, Procurify, and OpenApply systems experience. Experience with Google workspace will be an advantage.

Personal Attributes and Characteristics

• Commitment to and alignment with the School’s mission, vision, values, and educational philosophy.
• Honesty, integrity, compassion, and a good sense of humour.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Stamina and resilience.
• Intercultural sensitivity.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, approachable, and open-minded.