Entrepreneurship in the territories: is it the right time?
role description
Kenan is seeking a Manager, Finance and Accounting to oversee the organization’s accounting and financial functions. The role is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting. This role is central in ensuring transparent financial stewardship, strong internal controls, and compliance with both local regulations and donor requirements, while also managing and supervising the Finance and Accounting team. This position is based in Bangkok, Thailand and reports directly to the Executive Director.
key responsibilities
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Manager, Finance and Accountant will:
1. Finance and Accounting Operations and Management
· Oversee day-to-day finance and accounting operations to ensure all transactions are accurate, properly recorded, and compliant with relevant regulations and generally accepted accounting standards.
· Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports to government agencies and to donors as required.
· Prepare, review, and present monthly financial statements, project-level and organizational budget-to-actual reports, forecasts, and other financial documents for management and stakeholders.
· Review and analyze the organization’s revenues, expenses, working capital, and other key financial indicators; advise management on current and potential future financial impacts.
· Coordinate and support the work of external stakeholders such as auditors, government agencies, donors, and the endowment fund manager.
2. Budgeting and Cash Flow Management
· Manage cash flow to ensure sufficiency for operations, including monitoring revenue collection and controlling disbursements.
· Lead the annual budgeting process and conduct rolling forecasts to support strategic planning.
· Conduct financial forecasting and risk analysis to anticipate challenges and advise on mitigation strategies.
3. Strategy and Policies Development, and Internal Controls
· Develop and update finance and accounting strategies, policies, and protocols to align with organizational goals.
· Implement and maintain internal controls and processes to safeguard assets and strengthen organizational efficiency.
4. Team Leadership and Organizational Support
· Supervise, mentor, and build the capacity of Finance and Accounting team members.
· Promote collaboration and knowledge-sharing across teams to support organizational effectiveness.
