Accountant II

Summary:

• The accountant is responsible for managing finance operations in Thailand, with a focus on ensuring timely and accurate execution of local tax filings and payments, including Value-Added Tax, Withholding Tax, and Corporate Income Tax.
• This role also supports audit preparation, financial reporting, and compliance with both internal policies and Thailand statutory requirements.

Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance:

• Support submission of tax reports / declarations to local government as required.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing and payment of all local taxes, including: Value-Added Tax, Withholding Tax, Corporate Income Tax, other applicable local taxes and levies.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with Thailand tax regulations.
• Maintain proper documentation and records for all tax filings and payments.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update internal processes accordingly.

Audit Preparation & Financial Controls:

• Lead preparation for internal and external audits, including documentation and reconciliations.
• Manage year-end physical asset count and maintain asset tracking records.
• Support global audit requirements, including treasury-related audits.
• Managing Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable/Accounting processes in accordance with the stated global policies.
• Communicate any updates to company policies to the respective stakeholders.

General Accounting & Closing Activities:

• Post and review General Ledger entries for prepaid expenses, accruals, and reclassifications.
• Reviewing Accounts Payable posting and payment.
• Perform monthly and quarterly closing tasks including Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reconciliations and any global requirements.
• Reviewing Intercompany transaction and support intercompany reconciliations.

Asset & Lease Management:

• Manage asset creation/disposal records in SAP.
• Maintain LeaseCalcs postings and support office/warehouse lease renewals.
• Create/renewal equipment, vehicles leases in LeaseCalcs.
• Ensure accurate reporting of insurance and lease-related financial data.
• Support Finance Manager on Constant Exchange Rate preparation and submissions.

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Prepare Monthly Finance pack through reviewing areas and providing variance analysis on Revenue, Direct Cost & Indirect Cost.
• Support the Annual Budget by working with internal stakeholders (Sales, Country Manager, Customer Service Operations, Human Resources, Regional Team) to input the Plan numbers in Vena.
• Support weekly Revenue Forecasting, Profile & Loss forecasting (if needed).

Collaboration & Support:

• Support local dept like Customer Service Operations, Human Resources, Business Development on any queries relating to financial numbers when needed.
• Work closely with the Country Finance Manager and team members for data provision and review.
• Liaise with Human Resources for payroll-related reconciliations and staff cost reporting.
• Coordinate with global and regional finance teams for compliance and reporting.
• Any ad-hoc duties required from the Finance Manager.

Education:

• Degree graduates with 3 to 4 years working experience are welcome to apply.
• Hold Continuing Professional Development License.

Experience:

• Experience managing Accounts Receivables.
• Experience in logistics or similar industry preferred.
• Good to have SAP experience.
• Good to have experience of International Accounting or United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge and Ability Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or finance operations.
• Strong knowledge of Thailand tax regulations and statutory reporting.
• Fluent in Thailand; intermediate or higher proficiency in English.
• Proficiency in SAP, Excel, and financial reporting tools.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• 2+ years of experience in accounting, financial operations, reconciliations, close support, reporting support, or a related field required.
• Certified Public Accountant , Chartered Accountant, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Certified Management Accountant, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger, and financial statements.
• Ability to perform financial analysis, including forecasting and financial modeling.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to resolve customer payment and accounts payable issues.
• Demonstrates leadership or supervisory capability where applicable.
• Ability to work independently and show initiative.
• Ability to implement and maintain processes that support satisfactory audit practices.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of accounting and reporting tools such as Hyperion, Oracle SmartView, and SAP.
• Working knowledge of credit and collection procedures.
• Understanding of market trends affecting the pharmacy business where applicable.