Assistant Finance Manager

About the Role

The Assistant Finance Manager leads agency finance for the Thailand office, overseeing financial operations, statutory and management reporting, and ensuring timely, accurate financial output. The role supports Finance Managers with invoicing, budgeting, financial processes and monthly reporting, and acts as a local contact for APAC/Global financial control and compliance matters.

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate submission of all statutory reports (audit, management report, budget, cashflow forecast).
• Maintain monthly P&L and balance sheet reconciliations (revenue, recovery, intercompany, tax reports).
• Prepare and report monthly management accounts, produce P&L analysis and commentary on Actuals vs Budget/Forecasts.
• Lead agency activities related to revenue recognition, tracking and analysis.
• Review working capital usage and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure accuracy of financial data produced by the department.
• Monitor weekly payments, billing status, aging and cash flow.
• Oversee AR/AP: resolve disputed AR invoices and manage overdue AP based on cash flow.
• Coordinate with business teams to ensure accurate time reporting each month and support client profitability reviews with analysis.
• Conduct fixed asset stocktaking and physical checks on a timely basis; assist with budget drafting.
• Prepare and submit tax returns (corporate tax, WHT, VAT, stamp duty, etc.) and work with external advisors (tax, accounting, legal) and company secretary on corporate affairs.
• Assist with contract reviews to highlight potential risks to the company.
• Identify and implement process improvements for agency finance procedures; assist APAC/Global inquiries on financial control (J-SOX), Group Audit and compliance with GAAP.
• Provide support to Finance Manager and senior stakeholders on projects and ad-hoc duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent.
• Locally recognized professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum 4–5 years in a senior financial role with experience executing accounting controls and country-level reporting.
• Strong administrative and analytical finance skills, experienced in compiling financial reports and familiar with governmental regulations.
• Detail-oriented, investigative problem-solver with strong mathematical and report-writing skills.
• Effective communication skills for managing clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.