Accountant

Job description

Objectives of the position: The Accountant supports the day-to-day accounting, statutory reporting, tax compliance, audit, treasury coordination and local compliance activities for the Thailand legal entities. The role prepares operational deliverables and works closely with the ASEAN Platform Finance Manager, who reviews key submissions, provides technical guidance and retains oversight of significant finance and compliance matters. The position acts as the primary local finance contact for routine accounting matters and coordinates closely with Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) teams, external advisors, auditors and internal regional functions. Core responsibilities: Accounting & Financial Reporting Perform month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals and account reconciliations. Maintain the accuracy, completeness and integrity of the general ledger. Prepare financial reporting schedules, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documentation. Prepare statutory financial statement schedules in accordance with local requirements. Support IFRS reporting packages and ensure alignment with company accounting policies. Investigate accounting issues and escalate significant or judgmental matters to the ASEAN Platform Finance Manager Tax Compliance Prepare VAT, withholding tax and corporate income tax supporting schedules and filings. Perform tax reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation. Coordinate routine matters with external tax advisors and internal tax teams. Support responses to tax authority inquiries and tax audits. Escalate material tax risks, uncertain positions and non-routine transactions for management review. External Audit Support Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations and requested supporting documentation. Coordinate day-to-day information requests from external auditors. Support timely completion of statutory audits. Track audit findings and follow-up actions, and escalate unresolved matters. Treasury & Banking Support Support local banking administration. Monitor cash positions and prepare inputs for cash forecasting. Coordinate routine treasury activities with the regional treasury team and local banks. Maintain appropriate banking and treasury documentation. Compliance, Controls & Governance Maintain the local finance compliance calendar and required statutory documentation. Support compliance with local accounting, tax and finance-related regulatory requirements. Execute and document internal controls within the role’s scope. Support process improvements and remediation of control or compliance gaps. BPO & Service Provider Coordination Act as the operational contact for outsourced finance activities. Review BPO deliverables for completeness and accuracy before manager review where applicable. Coordinate issue resolution, track service quality and escalate recurring problems. Support process standardization, transition and continuous improvement initiatives. Professional and educational qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. At least 5 to 8 years of relevant accounting experience. Experience in a multinational company is preferred. Practical exposure to statutory reporting, tax compliance and external audits. Manufacturing or shared-service environment experience is advantageous. Working knowledge of Thai accounting requirements and IFRS fundamentals. Practical knowledge of VAT, withholding tax and corporate income tax processes. SAP experience preferred; SAP S/4HANA exposure is advantageous. Strong Microsoft Excel and reconciliation skills. Business proficiency in English and Thai. Hands-on, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple deadlines. Strong ownership of operational deliverables while working within a review and escalation framework. Effective coordination with BPO providers, auditors, advisors and regional teams. Comfortable working in a lean, changing and transformation-oriented environment.