ThaiNGO

Department : Finance and IT
Work location : Bangkok, Thailand 
Report to : Chief Accountant/Senior Project Finance Accountant
Technically report to : N/A
Supervises : N/A
Employment duration : 12-month with possibility for extension 

Major Role Responsibilities

1. Support and review of project budget proposals and development, while ensuring optimized cost recovery and donor compliance with policies and procedures.

2.  Analysis of project expenditures including variance analysis, project burn rates, co-financing short-fall, low costs recovery and inadequate support resources. Alert project managers on phasing out projects ensuring they are aware on next steps. Support and review of revised work-plan budgets and communicating with donors as and when required.

3. Review third party contracts to ensure the compliance with all contract standards and procedures of the organization including local statutory and legal requirements. In addition, working closely with project managers, provide input to grantee due diligence and analysis prior to awarding grants to third parties or working partners.       

4. Facilitate and support project audits.

5. Responsible for calling of funds.

6. Prepare and analyze financial report for submission to donors and updating project managers on project balance and project spend including communicating with donors on queries and next steps.

7.  Assist in identifying problems and solutions during the project financial analysis and on-site visits to project offices when as and when required.

8. Attend donors inception workshops and any project meetings to ensure better understanding of project management.

9.  Review grantee financial reports and provide capacity building training to key grantees based on needs and risks assessment.

This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.

Experience Skills and Competencies

• Minimum Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or in relevant fields.
• Minimum Experiences: 5 years in project finance and/or accounting experience in either NGOs or development agencies
• Good command of English.

Working Relationships

Internal

• Project Manager and Finance Team: Assist in analyzing financial data and contribute to project proposal and budget planning
• WWF GM Hub: Liaise with GM Hub on transboundary projects.

External

• Auditors: Facilitate and support project audits
• Donors: Prepare, review donors financial reports including addressing issues raised by donors on financial related matters.
• Third Parties/Grantees: Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial reports including improved financial management capacities.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV in English to the following email address. hr.th@wwf.or.th