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Introduction

The Shoklo Malaria Research Unit (SMRU) is a field station of the Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand, and is part of the Mahidol-Oxford Research Unit (MORU) supported by the Wellcome Trust, UK. The main objective of SMRU is to provide quality health care to the marginalized populations living on both sides of the Thai-Myanmar border in the Mae Sot area, Tak province. This is achieved by the dual activities of research and humanitarian services, with an emphasis on maternal-child health and infectious diseases.

SMRU is based in Mae Sot where the main laboratories are based and received samples from sites along the Thai-Myanmar border. 

Job title:             Finance Assistant/Accountant

Location:            Mae Sot

Probation:          SMRU can terminate employment at 3 months if performance inadequate

Report to:           Finance Manager

Responsibilities:

• Codes source documents such as invoices and receipts to the appropriate accounts.
• Maintains and updates accounting records by performing duties such as recording and posting transactions in journals and the general ledger for accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
• Prepares and issues invoices and follows up on late accounts in accordance with established procedures. Pays approved invoices.
• Maintains bank account records; reconciles bank accounts and balances chequebooks.
• Prepares various accounting summaries and reports. Compiles, maintains and produces statistics and reports of such records as seniority lists.
• Responds to inquiries and requests regarding payroll, benefits and other bookkeeping duties. Follows up to resolve errors and discrepancies in accordance with established procedures.
• Assists the accountant or financial manager in the preparation financial statements, budgets and other financial reports by performing such duties as providing related documentation, preparing various accounting summaries and reports, and compiling statistics.
• To checking and ensure budget line with Grant Officer Senior Assistant
• Performs other related duties as required.

Essential Criteria

• 1 year minimum experience in Accounting.
• Diploma or Bachelor degree in Accounting or related field
• Fluent in Karen and Thai
• Working knowledge of Burmese and English is an advantage
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office package (especially Excel)
• Knowledge of accounting software
• Organize data of financial and providing report.
• The ability to motivate and lead a team
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and is flexible and adaptable
• Motivated and able to work under pressure.
• Ready to any assignment required by the unit

Desirable Criteria

• Ability to drive a car
• Experience in number calculation, and management of data files

How to apply:

Applications must be sent to SMRU/HR Department 68/30 Bantung Road, Mae Sot, Tak 63110 or email to smru-hr@shoklo-unit.com

Dead line for application: 16^th January 2022

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be notified for the interview process.