(See detailed Term of Reference at APCOM website / "Work with Us")

 

ABOUT APCOM

APCOM is a not-for-profit regional organisation based in Bangkok, Thailand, representing and working with a network of individuals and community-based organisations across 35 countries in Asia and the Pacific. 

 

APCOM works to improve the health and rights of gay men, other men who have sex with men and SOGIESC people across Asia and the Pacific.

 

APCOM has a primary focus on HIV because it is a key health issue for gay men and other men who have sex with men in the region. APCOM also address other related health issues for our communities such as sexual health, mental health and drug use.

 

APCOM also focuses on improving relevant human and legal rights across the region as discrimination, stigma, criminalization and exclusion impact on the health outcomes of the communities we serve.

 

 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Finance Officer responsible for maintaining sound financial and accounting systems and controls for the organisation. The role entails performing day to day financial accounting tasks including, processing payments, filing and document retrieval, providing data for report preparation and data input for support in budgeting, financial accounting and reporting of assigned grants & projects.

The scope of work of this position includes, but is not limited to, the following activities:

 

Secretariat finance

• Provide and clear staff advances in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Preparing check and get it authorized
• Maintain up to date records accounting transactions and receipts into the QuickBooks system
• Processing the international payment/fund transfer application
• Notify the supervisor/management of any problems, concerns, feedback, or conflict of interest regarding financial matters.
• Assure the security of finance, payroll, and accounting records.
• Provide support to the Executive Director on matters relating to the improvement of financial systems and procedures.
• Working with the team to help with project management and prepare for project's financial reports/audits.
• Other tasks assigned by the supervisor

 

Reporting

• Prepare quarterly financial report as per donor requirements, ensuring it is complete, accurate and produced on a time to ensure adequate review, approval and submission to the Project Manager.
• Work with the project team to ensure that all donor-related information is disseminated to project, finance and logistics staff as well as partners to enable them to abide by donor rules and regulations
• Prepare and consolidate monthly invoices and expense projections. Analyze differences between the projections and actual spending and submit adjustments as required.
• Ensure financial reports are produced in compliance with donor policies and requirements
• Monitor cash flow, prepare cash flow forecasts (consolidate with partners)

 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Education:

A university degree in accounting, international financing business administration, development studies or other related studies

 

Experience:

• A minimum of five-year working experience in financial background or equivalent professional level or any other related positions

• Comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, practices and procedures relating to accounting, financial controls and financial information systems
• A good knowledge of Thai laws and regulations that have an impact on financial analysis and management controls
• Experience of working in a non-governmental organization (NGO) and an international organization
• Good communicating (Writing, Reading, Speaking) in English
• Thai nationality

 

Key Behaviors and Abilities

• Ability to work efficiently under pressure, with limited day-to-day support with a sense of humor, and a willingness to take on different projects and tasks as need arises.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills in English with an ability to communicate in another Asian language preferred
• Excellent time management and ability to produce outputs as per agreed deadlines
• Well-developed professionalism, tactfulness, personal discipline and impartiality
• Ability to work as part of a team, sharing information and coordinating efforts within the team
• Ability to solve problems and work independently
• Ability to adapt to effectively working in multi-cultural environment

 

Language:

Demonstrated in both Thai and English (reading, writing and speaking)

 

Although not essential, APCOM encourages applicants identify as one of the key affected populations for HIV (gay man, bisexual man, MSM, transgender person and/or people living with HIV) or LGBTIQ.

 

PREPARING YOUR APPLICATION:

 

If you think you have the passion, skills and qualifications for this position and would like to join our team please prepare your application by addressing each point listed in section ‘Knowledge and Skill Requirements’ in the above position description/brief in your cover letter. You are required to state how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications relate to the position. It is recommended that you address each criterion separately in point form. You should use statements with examples that clearly demonstrate your competency in a particular area.

 

Applicants who fail to demonstrate that they meet the requirements and failure to submit the concept note will not be invited to attend an interview.

 

Please attach this application along with your CV, covering letter stating your proposed monthly rate and submit to the APCOM Secretariat by emailing JoinUs@apcom.org no later than (please see the closing date on APCOM’s website).

 

The completeness and relevance of your application will determine whether or not you are called for an interview. Where a large number of applicants meet the essential and desirable requirements, only those applicants who most strongly meet the requirements will be selected for interview.

 

 

SUBMISSION CHECKLIST:

Please ensure that you have attached and included the following information to ensure you application is complete.

 

☑ CV with 3 references

 

☑ Application addressing each point listed in Section 4 ‘Knowledge and Skill Requirements’

 

☑ Cover Letter (Please explain how you meet the qualifications outlined in this Terms of reference, and why you consider yourself appropriate for the role. Please include proposed monthly salary in Thai Baht)

Contact : JoinUs@apcom.org

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