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Accounting Assistant

Southeast Asian Minister of Education Organization Regional Centre for STEM Education (SEAMEO STEM-ED)

SEAMEO STEM-ED is a regional inter-governmental organization among governments of Southeast Asian countries, hosted by the Government of Thailand, with a mission to uplift the capacity and capabilities in STEM education in Southeast Asia. Through partnerships with our region-wide networks, including SEAMEO member and affiliate countries, public and private institutions, and non-profit educational influencers, SEAMEO STEM-ED affirms our commitment to the advancement of STEM education in Southeast Asia.

To accommodate upcoming regional STEM education projects in SEAMEO Member Countries, SEAMEO STEM-ED is inviting candidates to fill the position below.

Accounting Assistant

1. Category “General Service” category,

2. Term of Appointment: Three years, renewable

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of Administration Manager, the Accounting Assistant shall perform the following tasks:

• Review all financial documents related to petty cash, advance payments, vendor payments and budget approvals to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Notify requesters once budget requests or other financial matters have been approved by the Centre Director, manage the scanning and filing of all supporting documents for organisational records.
• Monitor and manage petty cash requests, ensuring they comply with budget limits before disbursement.
• Conduct in-person bank transactions, including international transfers, petty cash replenishment, fund deposits, and opening or closing bank accounts.
• Handle banking activities such as fund withdrawals, currency exchange, and transfers, ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions.
• Liaise with relevant banks to provide required documents for applications of the system makers, administrators and authorisers.
• Prepare per diem, travel allowance and reimbursement claims.
• Assist in preparing invoices for donors and external parties, ensuring accurate financial documentation.
• Collaborate with the accounting and administration teams to assist in asset control and management, ensuring all assets are tracked and properly documented.
• Provide support in other financial or administrative tasks as assigned by the Accounting Officer or Administration Manager.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• Higher Vocational Certificate or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance-related roles.
• Proficiency in accounting software (such as Express) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.).
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills in both Thai and English.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment.
• Willingness to take on additional duties and responsibilities as required.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Strong ethics and commitment to integrity and confidentiality.
• Sound physical and mental health
• Thai national

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Interested candidates are invited to write an Introduction Letter, explaining why you want to work for SEAMEO STEM-ED and why you are qualified for the position, and send your current resume and a completed application form to HR@seameo-stemed.org

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SEAMEO STEM-ED reserves the rights to respond only to the applicants in whom the Centre has further interest.

Deadline for applications for the position: Friday, 6 December 2024 at 16:30 hours Bangkok time.

Contact: HR@seameo-stemed.org