Head of Finance and IT

Background

WWF has been working in Thailand since 1983 and established a country office in 1995. As part of the world’s leading conservation organization, we are dedicated to safeguarding Thailand’s biodiversity and natural resources through impactful programmes focused on wildlife, forests, freshwater, and marine and coastal ecosystems. Our work addresses the root causes of environmental challenges by protecting and restoring critical habitats, conserving endangered species, advancing evidence-based conservation, and promoting sustainable development. In collaboration with local communities, government agencies, civil society, and international partners, WWF Thailand strives to deliver lasting conservation outcomes that benefit both people and nature, contributing to climate resilience, ecosystem health, and a sustainable future for generations to come.

Major Role and Responsibilities

The Head of Finance is a senior management role at WWF Thailand. He/she will lead the Finance team, manage the organizational budget, conduct financial analyses and budget forecasts, and provide regular advice to the Country Director CD) and the Country Management Team (CMT), as well as to WWF Asia Pacific staff as needed. He/she will be responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and review of overall WWF Thailand budget with the objective that the financial outlook is sustainable, responsive to organizational goals, and meets the debt reduction, cashflow, and reserve goals of the 4-year finance plan recently developed jointly with WWF Asia Pacific.

1. Oversee and manage the country budget, and country finance-related processes:
   • Ensure that Finance Unit maintains accurate bookkeeping and accounts; timely payments and closing of monthly books.
   • Ensures that organization constantly maintains a healthy reserve with adequate cash-flow.
   • Develop a monthly dashboard of financial KPIs for CMT as a management tool.
   • Responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and review of WWF Thailand annual core budget.
   • Review and monitor program and project budgets to ensure donor requirements are met.
   • Set up internal financial controls and conduct periodic systemic reviews to ensure sound financial operation and management.
2. Oversee and advise on project financing and accounting,
   • Develop a good understanding of project finance with the aim to maximize cost recovery and management fees to build up core reserves.
   • Ensure donor requirements are met with regards to reporting and audit requirements.
   • Develop good relations with donors and fellow finance directors/Chief Finance Officers to contribute to additional funding.
   • Monitor large project accounts for any potential issues with serious financial implications.
3. Ensure Finance Unit’s systems, processes and documentation compliance with Thai taxation, accounting and audit standards:
   • Ensure that the Finance Unit maintains required documents and paperwork for internal and external audits.
   • Ensure that the organization’s accounting processes are fully compliant with local standards.
   • Prepare year-end accounting and taxation reports to ensure that the organization complies with legal requirements.
   • Prepare all audit schedules, terms of reference, contracts including year-end external audits and individual project audits.
4. Lead and manage Finance Unit into a high-performing team:
   • Oversee all direct reports to track and monitor the completion of assigned tasks in