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The Borderland Health Foundation (BHF) is a non-for-profit, non-confessional and non-political organization, registered in Thailand. The BHF is linked to field stations of the Mahidol - Oxford University Research Unit ( SMRU Clinics ) which located at Mae Sod, Mae Ramard, Pob Prah, Tha Song Yang and Umpang district in Tak province, Thailand. The BHF works with marginalized populations along the Thailand-Myanmar border on Health care services and Public health related issues and the main areas of work are malaria, tuberculosis and maternal & child health.

BHF is currently looking for:

Job title: Accountant Assistant

Department: Administration

Supervisor:  BHF Manager

Supervisee: 

Location: Mae Sot. The person may occasionally be required to travel to field clinics for work.

Starting date:  As soon as possible

Responsibilities:

1. Maintain and update the accounting records of the organization by keeping the cash and bank accounts in Excel.
2. Collect all invoices and other documents, prepare receipts and payment vouchers, obtain the necessary approvals and keep the files of all accounting records.
3. Hold the petty cash, make payments out of petty cash and arrange payments by the bank after receiving the necessary approval and documentation.
4. Monitor the balance of cash and request reimbursement of the petty cash account from the bank when required.
5. Reconcile the accounts to the bank statements and cash counts on a regular basis (at least monthly).
6. Maintain communication with the external accounting firm and with the SMRU finance department as necessary in order to solve all financial issues, including resolving errors and discrepancies.
7. Provide financial information to the staff of BHF and SMRU as required, responding to requests and inquiries including about payroll, benefits, expenses and other bookkeeping duties.
8. Follow the established procedures of BHF and ensure that all staff are aware of the financial procedures to be followed.
9. Assist in the preparation of financial statements, budgets and other financial reports by providing related documentation, preparing various accounting summaries and reports, and compiling statistics.
10. Work with funding and program staff to monitor budgets and spending.
11. Assist in program related activities including meetings, training, distributions, field visits etc. as required.

12. Perform other related duties as required.

Position requirements

Essential Criteria:

• Diploma level education in finance and accounting, or at least 2 years work experience in a related field.
• Confident in using a computer including Microsoft applications, with at least 1 year experience in working with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in organizing financial data and providing reports.
• Fluent in Thai and able to communicate in at least basic English
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Motivated and able to work under pressure
• Understanding of humanitarian work and sharing the humanitarian values of the organization
• Flexible and adaptable to meet the requirements of day to day work and help colleagues in the organization.

Desirable Criteria:

• Good level of English
• Ability to communicate in Karen
• Accounting qualification
• Experience of working in an NGO

How to apply

Application letter and most recent CV should be submitted to:

smru-hr@shoklo-unit.com 

or

The Borderland Health Foundation

68/30 Bantung Road

Mae Sot, Tak 63110

Deadline for application : 23^rd May 2019. However, the application will be closed as soon as the suitable candidate is found.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be notified for the interview process.