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The IRC has been operating in Thailand since 1975 and currently provides assistance to displaced persons in Tak, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi and Mae Hong Son provinces
Job Overview/Summary:
Perform support to Finance Department as assigned in preparing cash and bank disbursement, provides initial review to supporting documents in accordance the the IRC/donor policies, managing the financial documents.
Major Responsibilities: To process all bank/ cash accounting transactions within Mae Sot Finance department, petty cash entries, bank entries, cash count reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
- Handle all petty cash for the Mae Sot office and accurately record all supporting documents according to payments and receipts. Count the cash daily to ensure it balances, in compliance with IRC/donor regulations.
- Act as Cash custodian of Mae Sot office for cash on hand, perform and document weekly and month-end cash counts.
- Responsible for recording debt establishment and payments in the Integra system on a daily basis.
- Responsible for planning and executing daily payments through the K Cash Connect system accurately, including verifying the account details of the recipients
- Coordinate closely with Operations team & Program staff to follow-up on invoices for procurement of materials and supplies from supply chain staff and program staff to process payment.
- Perform daily calculations of withholding tax accurately according to the Revenue Department’s regulations and submit it within the specified time frame.
- Assist Finance team to support Warehouse/Supply chain for quarterly cycle count for Pharma /non pharma, Inventory, and As-set in Maesot and Umphang.
- Collaborate with the finance team and program to prepare CVA payments.
- Assist with staff’s clearance of cash advance, tracking and reporting on all receivable balances.
- Assist Finance and Operation teams preparing and go to pay stipend to CBA’s in camp.
- Assist Finance team in general support such as going to bank, and document filling system.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to:Finance Manager, Mae Sot
Position directly supervises: None
Indirect Reporting: Deputy Field Coordinator for Operations and Finance BKK team
Other Internal and/or external contacts:
Internal: IRC staff
External:Bank, sub-grantees, suppliers, Hospitals, NGO’s
Job Requirements:
Education: University degree in accounting and finance
Work Experience: At least 2- 3 years experience in similar positions or responsibilities.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
- General Accounting knowledge.
- Effective time management and people skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet regular deadlines.
- Computer Literacy (Excel, Word)
Language Skills:
- Good command of written and spoken English
- Fluent in written and spoken Thai.
- Understanding of Burmese or Karen language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
- Able to travel regularly along and across the Thai Myanmar borders and able to travel to refugee camps and other project areas on a regular basis.
- Previous experience working with refugees or humanitarian not for profit organization.
Working Environment: The position is a NATIONAL post and is based in the IRC office in Mae Sot, with travel to the refugee camps and the Thailand-Myanmar border area as required.
Application Deadline: 25 September 2024
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.