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Wildlife Justice Commission

Law enforcement and legal experts fighting transnational organised wildlife crime

The Wildlife Justice Commission is an innovative, young, mission-driven organisation, leveraging the rule of law and the power of investigation to stop the extinction of our wildlife. Our mission is to disrupt transnational organised wildlife crime by exposing criminal networks and the corruption that enables them to flourish, by convincing – or if need be, pressuring – governments to enforce the law.

The Wildlife Justice Commission has been very successful in its recent start-up years and is growing quickly. To be able to support this worldwide growth, we have a position available for an experienced, enthusiastic, and well-rounded:  

Finance Officer Thailand

40 hours per week, 12 months

Thailand, Bangkok

Position in the organisation:

• Reporting to the Director of Finance and Services in the Netherlands Supporting the Country Manager and other team members in Thailand
• Working with the Financial Administration Team and Program Team, and other members of the Wildlife Justice Commission team on a daily basis

Role description

The Finance Officer is responsible for the registering and reporting of all finance-related activities of the organisation in Thailand. This includes day-to-day accounting, reporting on projects, and working with our accounting firm partner in drafting the annual financial statement & ensuring tax compliance. This post requires a highly organised, proactive, and dynamic professional with a hands-on attitude. A degree in accounting and an excellent command of English are essential to the role. Demonstrable experience with excel and finance software such AFAS.

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for the registering and reporting of all finance-related activities of the organisation in Thailand.
• Working closely with our accounting firm partner, produce periodic financial reports in accordance with the Thailand authority, and prepare the annual financial statement including all related documents.
• Facilitating the interim audit, the audit of the annual financial statement, and implementation of the audit recommendations.
• Supporting the Thailand Country Manager, the Director of Programs, the Director of Wildlife and the Director of Finance and Services with various financial and administrative tasks when required.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the smooth running of all financial activities and processes in Thailand.
• Ensuring proper functioning of the internal control systems of the finance department in Thailand.
• Responsible for daily accounting and proper registration of all financial data in AFAS.
• Working closely with HQ to produce periodic projects financial reports.
• Creating monthly forecasting on income, expenses, and liquidity.
• Serving as a key point of contact for other departments in Thailand on financial and accounting matters.
• When called upon prepare (project) budgets for donor proposals and assist in project specific audits.
• Providing advice and feedback on a country level from a financial perspective to support the development of projects and the organisation in Thailand.
• Handling the monthly tax payments and follow up on VAT and Withholding taxes.
• Ensuring that the relevant documentation, including original invoices, are registered, and delivered to our accounting firm partner for processing.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business Administration.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Finance Officer or similar position.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Proven Thai native speaker.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• High sense of integrity and reliability.
• Service minded, flexible, shows initiative, and inventive.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a high paced environment.
• Good general understanding of IT software and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Affinity with the mission statement of the organisation.

Skills

• Previous experience working with an international non-profit organisation or an audit firm.

We offer

• A contract for 40 hours per week for a period of 12 months, with possible extension, at our office in Thailand.
• An international environment working in English.
• Competitive employment conditions.
• A chance to make a difference!

Looking To Make a Difference for Wildlife?

Please fill in our job application form on our website https://wildlifejustice.org/job-application-form and upload your resume and cover letter in English. Should you have any questions about this position, please email us at careers@wildlifejustice.org.

To support our objectives, the Wildlife Justice Commission employs staff of many nationalities, cultures, languages, and opinions. This international and diverse character is one of the core values of the organisation. The WJC therefore seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity and to ensure equal opportunities and an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.

Deadline to submit applications: 31 July 2023

Early applications are encouraged before 31 July 2023

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.