Associate Director - Accounting

About the Role

Manages the development, implementation and maintenance of corporate accounting systems. Provides leadership and directly supervises the corporate Accounting Manager and Accounts Payable Manager, ensuring accountability and performance of respective department outputs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close procedures for monthly closing, statutory accounts and consolidated accounts, including review of trial balance.
• Ensure accurate and timely reconciliation of all corporate balance sheet accounts and accounting systems; work closely with the Accounting team to ensure accurate integration of organizational finance data into corporate accounting systems.
• Manage and control daily HO accounting transactions, store accounting transactions, cost accounting & DC cost accounting and payment transactions to comply with company policies and procedures.
• Develop, implement and maintain all corporate accounting functions within the organization’s accounting software; improve account working processes to support business development, internal control and risk mitigation.
• Update accounting policy and manual to comply with Thai GAAP, relevant tax & regulations and company policies.
• Coach and supervise Accounting Manager and accountants to sustain professional capability and continuously improve productivity and services; provide tax training to store ALC, admin and reception to ensure tax law compliance.
• Liaise with external auditors and Revenue Tax authority; manage, prepare and direct the organization’s annual audit and financial statement audit, including consolidated audited financial statements.
• Oversee testing, setup, functionality and implementation of corporate accounting software enhancements and ensure integration with other systems.
• Ensure accounting system setup and processes for indirect cost rate structures, pools, service centres, allocations, clearing accounts, inter-company accounts, etc.
• Act as subject matter expert on corporate accounting topics, keep abreast of Accounting Standards and regulations, and recommend changes to maintain compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting or business administration or international equivalent.
• CPA qualification is highly preferred.
• At least 8 years' work experience in Accounting and Finance, including 3 years (5+ preferred) managing a team of finance professionals; past experience managing a financial accounting department is required.
• Significant experience using ERP systems or complex accounting software required; familiar with accounting system setup and functionality.
• Knowledge of Thai Accounting Standard and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Knowledge of Thai and international taxation and finance.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Good communication, interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills, strong leadership and results orientation with ability to deliver against deadlines.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of cost pools and allocations.
• Advanced MS Excel skills required.