The Senior Accountant will support the accounting, financial reporting, and compliance activities of Edelman Thailand. This role is responsible for executing core accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with local statutory requirements. The position will work closely with the Finance Manager (Indonesia), Finance Director (Indonesia) and India Finance Shared Services (FSS) to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and reliable month-end closing.
This is a hands-on role ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive finance professional looking to develop within a dynamic multinational agency environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, and expense adjustments.
Reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure proper documentation for all transactions.
Support month-end and year-end closing in line with Edelman and DJE reporting requirements.
Assist in preparing local management reports, P&L, and balance sheet schedules for review by the Finance Manager ( Indonesia)
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Daily Finance Operations (AR, AP, and Cash)
Coordinate with the India FSS team on daily accounting tasks, including AR, AP, and bank reconciliations.
Review client invoices, vendor bills, and staff expense claims for accuracy and compliance with policy.
Track outstanding receivables and follow up with client service teams to ensure timely collection.
Maintain proper filing and documentation for audit readiness.
Tax, Audit, and Statutory Compliance
Manage tax filings (Withholding Tax, VAT, and Corporate Income Tax)
Prepare audit schedules and assist during internal and external audits.
Ensure transactions are compliant with Thai accounting standards and Edelman policies.
Budgeting & Forecasting Support
Provide financial data and variance analyses to support forecasts and budgets.
Assist in preparing reports for regional consolidation and management review.
Process Improvement & Governance
Support continuous improvement of accounting processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Ensure adherence to internal controls and assist in implementing best practices in financial operations.