Senior Accountant

Company: Engineering and contraction Industry (Thailand) Ltd.
Location: Bangkok
Industry: Engineering / Construction / Heavy Industry
Employment Type: Permanent

About the Company

Engineering and contraction Industry (Thailand) Ltd. Operating in the engineering, fabrication, construction, and heavy industry sectors.

The company supports engineering and project-based business operations in Thailand, with close business connections between Thailand and China.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join the newly established Thailand joint venture. This is a hands-on position with responsibility beyond general accounting, covering accounting operations, Thai taxation, banking activities, cash management, and financial risk review.

The successful candidate will work closely with management and cross-functional stakeholders to establish and maintain strong financial operations for the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities for the Thailand joint venture, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Thai accounting requirements.
• Handle month-end closing, account reconciliation, financial reporting, and other accounting processes.
• Manage Thai tax compliance, including PND.3, PND.50, PND.53, and PP.30, and coordinate with the Revenue Department or relevant parties when required.
• Support banking activities, including bank guarantees, credit facilities, letters of credit, and cash management.
• Monitor cash flow and support effective working capital management.
• Participate in the financial review of commercial, construction, procurement, and project contracts, identifying financial and commercial risks.
• Work closely with management, project teams, procurement, commercial teams, banks, auditors, and external advisors.
• Support the establishment and improvement of accounting and financial processes for the newly established business.
• Ensure compliance with Thai Financial Reporting Standards (TFRS), IFRS, and applicable Thai accounting and tax regulations.
• Prepare financial information and analysis to support management decision-making.
• Occasionally travel to Zhuhai, China to support business and financial requirements.
• Perform other finance and accounting responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong knowledge of Thai taxation and Revenue Department requirements.
• Good understanding of Thai accounting standards (TFRS/TFAC) and IFRS.
• Experience in engineering, construction, EPC, manufacturing, heavy industry, project-based business, SME, or JV environments is highly preferred.
• Experience with local banking procedures, bank guarantees, credit facilities, or cash management will be an advantage.
• Experience reviewing commercial or project contracts from a financial or risk perspective is preferred.
• Able to work independently and manage accounting and complex financial matters with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial risk awareness skills.
• Good English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Comfortable working in an international and multicultural environment, particularly with Thai and Chinese stakeholders.
• Mandarin Chinese is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Based in Bangkok or willing to work permanently in Bangkok.
• Willing to travel to China occasionally when required.

Key Competencies

• Strong ownership and attention to detail
• Analytical and commercially minded
• High level of financial and risk awareness
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Able to work independently in a newly established business environment
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural organization

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Senior Accountant who can independently manage accounting and tax operations while also contributing to broader financial matters such as banking, cash management, contract review, and financial risk control.

Candidates with experience in JV, SME, engineering, construction, EPC, manufacturing, or project-based organizations are particularly encouraged to apply.