Finance & Operations Officer

Finance & Economy Programme & Policy

Overview

Provide financial, operational and administrative support for People in Need in Thailand

You have:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business administration, project management, international development or a related field is preferred.
• Desirable three years minimum relevant work experience as a Finance & Admin Officer, Administrative/HR Officer, Procurement Officer, and/or related fields is preferred.
• Experience working with intergovernmental agencies, private sector, or NGOs is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and organization skills with demonstrated ability to work with diverse individuals and groups to serve as a major point of contact across multiple remote teams.
• Experience and knowledge in collecting and analysing data of the relevant tasks.
• Ability to track and manage multiple tasks concurrently, making regular use of productivity and organizational tools.
• Professional proficiency in working with Microsoft Office (MS Excel, Word, Outlook & PowerPoint). Experience in using any other office software is an advantage.
• Excellent administrative and organizational management skills with attention to detail and the ability to handle multitask in a changing environment.
• Excellent project and deadline management skills.
• Able to handle ambiguity and maintain a flexible and positive approach.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills (English & Thai). Ability to speak additional languages a benefit.

Description

Position Summary

The Finance & Operations Officer is responsible for providing high quality, flexible and effective financial, operational and administrative for People in Need in Thailand. The Finance & Operations Officer reports to the Head of Operations, and cooperate closely with other colleagues deployed in Thailand a (Head of Programs, Head of Finance, etc) and also with the Regional Administration Officer & Accountant for Asia based at HQ in Prague, Czech Republic.

Duties & Responsibilities:

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

• Assistance with communication and submitting/obtaining documentation from local authorities and institutions.
• Facilitating the submission of essential regular and yearly reports to the regulatory bodies.
• Act as the central point of contact for operational activities related to Thailand projects.
• Organizing meetings and drafting meeting minutes.
• Upon request, when and if possible, translation from/to Thai to/from English
• Contract administration and archiving for Regional Office in Thailand
• Facilitating the submission of essential regular and yearly reports to the regulatory bodies in Thailand.
• Focal point for THA level programme and project support activities
• Handles cash desks, invoices, contracts, and other financial documents.

HUMAN RESOURCES

• Following up on welcome emails for expatriate staff based in Thailand with specific information related to the country orientation
• Maintaining and executing initial induction and security briefing for expatriate staff within first 3 working days upon their arrival in Thailand
• Processing documents for visa/work/residency/other permits as needed and relevant, coordination and support of the process in cooperation with HQ and CP
• Accompanying expatriate staff to medical and vaccination centres and local authorities in case interpretation is needed
• Assisting expatriate staff with arranging their accommodation (short-term and long-term), local transportation, Thai SIM card, etc.
• Cooperation with RAO for Asia and other HQ and CP colleagues in revising the pre-deployment pack for Thailand

LOGISTICS & PROCUREMENT

• Central focal point for office coordination.
• Responsible for the set up and maintenance of office premises.
• Meeting arrangements (venue, catering, technical support, office supplies, etc.)
• Overall coordination of Headquarters (HQ) and/or Country Programmes (CP) support visits including assistance with flight tickets, accommodation and other travel arrangements
• Assisting with procurement (negotiations with suppliers, collecting procurement documentation, etc.)
• Maintaining a database of local suppliers (travel agencies, hotels, venues, etc.)
• Arranging delivery of accounting and legal documents from/to Thailand.

The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive and other duties might be required depending on the needs of the PIN Regional Office in Thailand.

Benefits

People in Need offers:

• Salary and benefits according to PIN’s salary scale and HR policies.
• Opportunities for learning, trainings and capacity development.
• Working environment in a well-established and growing humanitarian organization.
• Flexible and challenging working environment with room for personal growth.
• A supportive RHQ and HQ that provides expertise and guidance.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business administration, project management, international development or a related field is preferred.
• Desirable three years minimum relevant work experience as a Finance & Admin Officer, Administrative/HR Officer, Procurement Officer, and/or related fields is preferred.
• Experience working with intergovernmental agencies, private sector, or NGOs is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and organization skills with demonstrated ability to work with diverse individuals and groups to serve as a major point of contact across multiple remote teams.
• Experience and knowledge in collecting and analysing data of the relevant tasks.
• Ability to track and manage multiple tasks concurrently, making regular use of productivity and organizational tools.
• Professional proficiency in working with Microsoft Office (MS Excel, Word, Outlook & PowerPoint). Experience in using any other office software is an advantage.
• Excellent administrative and organizational management skills with attention to detail and the ability to handle multitask in a changing environment.
• Excellent project and deadline management skills.
• Able to handle ambiguity and maintain a flexible and positive approach.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills (English & Thai). Ability to speak additional languages a benefit.
• This is a Thai national position

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Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: peopleinneed.net