Accountant for USAID Enhance Activity At Tetra Tech

The USAID-funded Enhance Activity in Thailand, implemented by Tetra Tech International Development (International Development Jobs – Tetra Tech) is currently accepting expressions of interest for an Accountant. This position will be located in the main office in Bangkok.

Position Description/Summary:

The Accountant is responsible for managing the overall accounting and financial control systems for the Enhance Activity and for ensuring that adequate and appropriate internal controls are in place to meet generally recognized accounting standards. In addition, the accountant will manage all bookkeeping, bank accounts and cash flow to ensure sufficient funds are available for effective and efficient implementation and ensuring timely and accurate financial reports, payroll, financial disbursement and ledgers. The Accountant will report directly to the Finance Manager.

Responsibilities:

*Closing financial accounts and preparing financial statements for the Finance Manager and Deputy Chief of Party, Operations to review before submission to the home office as part of monthly financial reports

*Perform balance sheet accounts reconciliation

*Reviewing Petty Cash records/entries, verifying cash counts and conduct spot checks

*Ensuring that financial records are complete and that documents/audit files are stored in an appropriate manner

*Coordinating closely with all project staff to ensure financial matters and finances are managed appropriately

*Reviewing, verifying and ensuring proper processing of all travel advances and expense reports in line with travel authorizations/request approvals from direct line supervisor

*Maintaining and updating accounting and financial control system in accordance with US Government regulations and Tetra Tech policies and procedures

*Managing confidential payment of monthly payroll and ensuring timely processing of statutory payments (e.g., income tax, social security withholdings, etc.)

*Ensuring transactions are appropriately recorded in QuickBooks and ensuring Tetra Tech’s accounting and procurement standard procedures and policies are properly implemented

*Ensuring transactions are entered and properly recorded in online banking for approval and transfer of funds

*Monitoring vendor advances and other receivables and ensure timely clearance of vendor outstanding items, taking corrective follow-up actions where required

*Preparing receipt and Disbursement vouchers

*Assisting in the preparation of budgets, accounting and financial reports, funds requests, statistical and other reports as required

*In coordination with Grants Team, ensuring proper support tracking grants accounts for timely disbursement and reconciliation in line with grants agreements guidelines

*Ensuring accurate and timely monthly payroll preparation process and issue pay slips

*Performing other duties assigned by the Deputy Chief of Party, Operations and Finance Manager

Qualifications:

*Advanced degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field

*5+ years of relevant experience on donor-funded programs. Prefer a minimum of 5 years of financial management and auditing experience on donor-funded programs, preferably previous experience with USAID. Experience in using QuickBooks accounting software preferred

*Excellent interpersonal skills

*Must be capable of working both individually and as part of a team

*Fluency in Thai and English