Job description: Accounts and Grants Management Officer (full time, 2 years)

Location:  Bangkok, Thailand

About us:

The Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women (GAATW) is a progressive think-tank, and cutting-edge Alliance committed to work for changes in the political, economic, social and legal systems and structures which contribute to the persistence of trafficking in persons and other human rights violations in the context of migratory movements for diverse purposes, including security of labour and livelihood.

GAATW promotes a human rights approach in working towards our mission to defend the rights and safety of all migrants and their families against the threats of an increasingly globalised and informal labour market.

The International Secretariat of GAATW (GAATW-IS) is based in Bangkok, Thailand, and coordinates the activities of the Alliance, collects and disseminates information and advocates on behalf of the Alliance at regional and international level. 

The Finance and Administration Unit is responsible for effective financial management in accordance with GAATW-IS policies and procedures. The Unit ensures transparency and accountability of GAATW-IS’ funds, towards GAATW, donors and other stakeholders. The Unit is furthermore responsible for the smooth running of the secretariat: for maintaining good working conditions and atmosphere; for staff management in accordance with policies and office procedures; and for carrying out general staff development activities and team building exercises. 

For more information, please see: www.gaatw.org

About the position:

The Accounts and Grants Management Officer maintains and reconciles accounts and manages all financial partnerships. The key responsibilities include maintaining internal accounting procedures,  preparation of financial reports and managing grants.

Key Tasks:

• Maintains timely book keeping of incoming transactions into the accounting software system
• Provides financial status information by preparing quarterly reports and management reports
• Reconciles general bank accounts by gathering and balancing information
• Maintains accounting controls by following organisational policies and procedures, in compliance with the legal requirements
• Maintains general ledger accounts by reconciling accounts receivable detail and control accounts, prepares fixed asset depreciation and accruals
• Designs configuration of accounting and analysis codes for effective reporting purposes
• Coordinates annual budgeting, forecast preparation and cash flow projections with staff
• Maintains the fixed asset register and conducts the fixed asset monthly spot check with the Finance and Admin Manager
• Ensures timely and proper clearing of advances
• Prepares and tracks ToRs with partners, checks and finalizes their financial reports and maintain records and physical documents for partners ToR
• Corresponds with partners in relation to payment and financial deliverables.
• Prepares financial reports for donors.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Minimum of three years experience in overall functions of finance and accounting
• Knowledge of non-governmental organisation financial reporting requirements to donors
• Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel skills and any accounting software
• This position is open to Thai Nationals only
• Good spoken and written English

Competencies:

• Accountability and the ability to deliver on agreed tasks
• Ability to work independently and to meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work
• Ability to work well in a cross-cultural environment

Salary is 45, 000 THB + 10,000 THB Housing allowance + 750 THB Social Security + 21,000 THB medical fund (per year). Ideal start date is February 2023. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

How to apply

Please send your application with the subject line Accountant and Grants Management Officer by email to apivart@gaatw.org  by 10 January 2023. In your application, please include a comprehensive CV, names of two referees with contact details and a cover letter.