Senior Financial Accountant

Location/s: Thailand
Recruiter contact: Monnattha Ketpaiboon
Hiring manager contact: Shanty 

At Mott MacDonald, we are a global engineering, management and development consultancy driven by a clear purpose: improving society through innovation, expertise and sustainable solutions. Our people work on projects that make a difference, from infrastructure and transportation to water, energy and environmental services.

We are looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to join our APNA Financial Accounting team in Bangkok. Working with colleagues across the region and our Shared Service Centre, you will support accurate accounting, timely reporting and effective financial governance for Thailand and other countries in Asia.

This is an opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, collaborating with stakeholders and improving how work gets done.

About the role

As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will manage core accounting activities, deliver statutory and Group reporting, coordinate audit and tax requirements, and maintain a strong control environment. You will also help simplify processes and support finance projects and system improvements.

What will you do?

Accounting Operations

• Oversee the accuracy and completeness of accounting operations, delivered locally and through the Shared Services Centre and support other entities as assigned by your manager.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing activities, including account reconciliations and adjusting entries.
• Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts for submission to Treasury.
• Ensure monthly balance sheet reconciliations are reviewed and certified in Trintech within required deadlines
• Maintain accurate and complete accounting records in accordance with applicable accounting standards and Mott MacDonald Group policies and procedures.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare and analyse annual statutory financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable reporting requirements.
• Prepare and submit accurate and high-quality quarterly consolidation reporting to Group Finance within required deadlines.

Intercompany

• Review intercompany transactions and balances and coordinate with the Intercompany Accountant to ensure monthly settlement, taking into account relevant tax implications.

Auditing

• Manage internal and external audits, including coordinating supporting documentation and timely responses to auditor queries.
• Coordinate the preparation of statutory financial statements and review drafts prepared by external auditors to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance prior to management approval and sign-off
• Address audit findings, implement improvements to financial processes and controls, and ensure agreed audit actions are completed within required timelines.

Taxation

• Prepare and issue WHT certificates to vendors and VAT invoices and receipts to clients
• Prepare and submit WHT and VAT returns through the relevant government tax portals within required deadlines
• Coordinate with the Group Tax to ensure statutory tax filings and related tax payments are completed accurately and on time.
• Provide accurate financial information to support the preparation of annual corporate income tax (CIT) returns and the preparation of transfer pricing documentation.
• Support tax queries and audits relating to WHT, VAT and CIT.

Financial Controls

• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets, prevent fraud, and ensure financial reporting accuracy.
• Complete and sign off the annual Financial Control Matrix.

Insurance

• Manage the renewal of office insurance policies

Compliance

• Maintain current knowledge of accounting regulations and ensure the company complies with all applicable standards and requirements.

Project and process improvement

• Participate in ad hoc financial accounting projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives.

What we're looking for

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related discipline.
• A recognised professional accounting qualification such as Thai CPA, CA, CPA or equivalent, or progress towards one, would be an advantage
• At least 6 years of experience in financial accounting, statutory reporting and tax compliance ideally within a multinational organisation or professional services environment .
• Previous experience in an audit firm would be an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and statutory reporting requirements.
• Good practical knowledge of Thai tax compliance, including VAT, withholding tax (WHT) and corporate income tax (CIT), with experience supporting tax filings and dealing with tax-related queries.
• Knowledge of Thai accounting and statutory financial statement requirements.
• Experience using ERP and financial systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Comfortable learning new systems and processes and adapting to changing business needs.

Personal Qualities

• Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows through on commitments.
• Well organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proactive and collaborative, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Builds positive working relationships across teams and functions.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to engage with stakeholders and present information clearly in both written and spoken English.
• Thai language proficiency, if required for government filings and communications with local authorities.

What success looks like

Success in this role means delivering accurate accounts, maintaining a smooth close process and ensuring compliance requirements are met on time. You identify issues before they become problems, communicate clearly with stakeholders and provide practical solutions that add value to the business.

Application and selection process

If this sounds like the right role for you please apply online as soon as possible. The online application process takes about 10 minutes and you'll need to upload your CV/resume. 

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.