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Applications for this position must be submitted to as a PDF to JoinUs@apcom.org before 17:00 GMT+7 on 5th of Febuary, 2016 (Bangkok Time)
Key Responsibilities:
A. Finance and Administrative
Accounting Systems
· Implement and maintain financial accounting and internal control systems and procedures
· Ensure that financial procedures are followed.
· Secure quotations following office procurement procedures, and prepare Competitive Quotation Summaries, as needed.
· Prepare Purchase Orders for approval; prepare Requests for Payment vouchers and requisitions with details of Cost Codes, Activity Codes and Donor Codes.
· Ensure timely payment of vendors, insurance payments and other obligations, including correct preparation of cheques, supported by complete documentation and invoices.
· Record all transactions in the computer-based accounting system.
· Ensure proper documentation of all transactions and maintain files of all supporting documentation for accounting and auditing purposes.
· Prepare and monitor advance payments disbursed for activities.
· Plan and ensure availability of adequate amounts of cash for staff and programme activities.
· Maintain the petty cash imprest account.
· Maintain office assets inventory, assignment and return of assets and annual insurance renewal.
· Process Remittance Advice for transfers from donors
· Process reimbursable expenses according to established procedures.
Financial Reporting
· Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
· Ensure correct and timely preparation and submission of monthly and yearly reports for the Foundation as required by the Government of Thailand, such as Thai Tax/Personal Income Tax, Social Security, Workmen Compensation.
· Prepare monthly Bank Reconciliations and Petty Cash reconciliations for review by the Regional Representative.
· Liaise with the International Secretariat regarding external audit, and co-operate with internal and external auditors.
· Maintain statutory records and financial files.
· Prepare Income & Expenditure Statements, Trial Balance and Balance Sheet as necessary,
· Be informed of changes in tax laws that apply to the Foundation.
General Administration
· Oversee and negotiate the procurement of office-related equipment and services, including suppliers of office equipment, maintenance services, and travel.
· Liaise with the landlord on issues relating to the maintenance and upkeep of the office and ensure timely payment of utility bills and other office-related bills.
· Ensure that insurance for office equipment/property and staff are updated and tracked for prompt renewal.
· Maintain and as necessary, update electronic and manual user-friendly filing systems relating to all office administrative and staff records.
· Develop and ensure implementation of maintenance schedules for all major office equipment including IT equipment, photocopiers and fax.
· Coordinate and maintain ARRO calendar of travel, leave plans and programme activities, and ensure regular communication with the Programme Assistant within the Asia & Eastern Europe Team.
· Provide general office support when necessary, including reception and telephone cover.
B. Programme
1. Logistical Support
Objective: To provide logistical support including planning and arrangements for meetings/workshops, visits and travel for staff, visitors and consultants.
· Oversee all arrangements for facilitating travel and accommodation within Thailand and overseas for staff, visitor and consultants, and ensure adherence to Alliance travel policy including visa applications.
· Provide support for the organization of meeting/workshops to staff members including obtaining quotations and making arrangements for venues.
· Manage all transportation requirements for staff, visitors and consultants, including managing and negotiating with travel companies to ensure value and efficiency.
· Prepare briefing kits for meetings, ensuring enough supply of the latest and most up-to-date materials from the International Secretariat.
· Provide minutes-taking support during meetings, as needed.
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C. Miscellaneous
· Maintain good relations with the external parties in a manner appropriate to the function.
· Undertake other duties as required.