Accounting Specialist

About the Company

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change. Yara Africa & Asia (YAA) produces, sells, distributes and markets fertilizers and industrial products across Asia Pacific and Africa regions, with offices and operational units in 20 countries. The region employs over 1800 employees and is undergoing a major transformation to shift business models and deliver new Farming Solutions related activities.

Responsibilities

• Process day-to-day payment and tax, including review and verification of payment requests, outgoing payments and foreign currency payments according to agreed processes and company policies; update the company’s cash flow
• Reconcile payment records and bank
• Maintain accurate and organized records of payments made
• Liaise with banks on payments, bank guarantees, and minimizing finance costs
• Execute tax accounting entries and prepare and submit withholding tax and value added tax monthly, ensuring accurate and timely electronic submissions
• Monitor and review company spending to ensure compliance with budget and payment terms
• Support intercompany reconciliations
• Conduct month-end and year-end closing procedures
• Implement and ensure global accounting policies and agreed internal processes are followed
• Perform internal control on financial reporting (ICFR) - quarterly check lists as assigned
• Assist in preparation of audit schedules and participate in physical inventory and fixed assets counts
• Execute other position-related tasks delegated by the Line Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in payment, tax, accounts payable or a related field
• Experience handling financial transactions and reconciling accounts
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office; working knowledge of SUN system could be a plus
• Experience as a tax preparer or similar role and familiarity with relevant laws and regulations (e.g. regarding payment terms, tax)
• Ability to prepare financial reports and statements; strong math skills, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Vendor management skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and handle confidential financial information with discretion
• Proficiency in English and fluent in Thai

Additional Information

• Work in accordance with H&S policy and relevant legislation, and Yara safety and security principles and golden rules
• Always act in accordance with Ethics & Compliance policy as defined by Yara globally
• Contact: wilasinee.pinyo@yara.com
• Yara is committed to diversity and inclusion and may conduct reference and background checks where permitted by local law