Senior Accountant / Assistant Finance Manager, Bangkok, Thailand

Senior Accountant/Assistant Finance Manager  

Based in Bangkok, Thailand

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What we do?

Milieu Insight is a consumer research and analytics company.  We help businesses thrive in a data-driven world of rapid change, where the need for reliable, quick information to make strategic decisions has never been greater. We believe in the transformative power of going beyond insights and we’re driven by our passion to understand people - how they think, feel and act. Through smart automation, best-in-class technology, a core focus on user experience, and most importantly, an amazing team, we collect and deliver consumer insight like no other research company around.

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How we do it?

We collect our data through a proprietary mobile app known as Milieu Surveys (just search for itin the Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines & Thailand app stores if you’d like to give it a spin). The opinions shared by our community of panellists are synthesised through our proprietary algorithms, allowing us to gain a deep understanding of what drives their personal and social motivations, as well as their consumption habits.

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What motivates us (and hopefully you)?

We’re a team of explorers, always looking for new, better and more effective ways of working in our craft. Our curiosity pushes us to challenge the status quo, design andbuild cutting edge solutions, and even challenge our clients to embrace new ways of thinking about and using consumer insight.

So if you’re someone who isn’t comfortable wandering off the beaten track and challenging convention, we’re probably not the right fit for each other. But if you are,read on!

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So, what about the role?

1. Accounting Operations

• Record daily financial transactions (income and expenses), including preparation of related documents such as: Invoices, tax invoices, and receipts
• Control sheets to monitor and verify customer collections
• Create purchase orders (PO) in the system and coordinate with suppliers (PO–GR–IR process).
• Prepare monthly payment reports for accounts payable and process supplier payments according to payment terms, including issuing withholding tax certificates.
• Maintain the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers, and perform account reconciliations.
• Process Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).
• Coordinate with clients’ accounting/finance teams to align on billing, payment terms, documentation, and accounting treatment.
• Follow up with clients, suppliers, and third parties to obtain or chase required documents such as POs, invoices, receipts, and payment confirmations.

2. Reporting & Closing

• Prepare financial statements (Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Statement) and other management reports.
• Perform monthly and yearly closing, including accruals, revenue reconciliation, and depreciation of fixed assets.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements.

3. Taxation & Compliance

• Manage tax documentation, calculation, and submission of relevant tax filings, including: Value Added Tax (VAT)
• Withholding Tax (e.g., P.N.D. 3, P.N.D. 53, P.P. 30, P.N.D. 51, P.N.D. 50)
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with the Revenue Department (tax authority) in case of inquiries, audits, assessments, or discrepancies, and prepare supporting documents for clarification or resolution of tax-related issues.

4. Payroll & Vendor Coordination

• Key in salary payments into the banking system for monthly payroll disbursement in a timely and accurate manner.

• Coordinate with payroll or outsourcing vendors to obtain monthly payroll slips, tax calculations, and statutory reports.
• Verify payroll data, tax deductions, and related documentation for accuracy and completeness before submission and payment.
• Ensure proper filing and compliance of payroll-related tax and statutory requirements.

5. Insurance & Budget Management

• Source, evaluate, and liaise with insurance vendors for office and business-related insurance (e.g., property, liability, employee coverage) in accordance with regional policies.
• Manage insurance policies, renewals, claims, and related documentation.
• Ensure insurance coverage is maintained within the assigned regional budget and in line with company guidelines.
• Prepare cost comparisons and recommendations for management on insurance options and renewals.

6. Coordination with External Auditors

• Prepare documents as required by auditors.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules for audit review and cooperate with external auditors throughout the audit process.

7. Administrative & Office Support

• Handle general administrative tasks related to accounting and office operations.
• Maintain proper filing and documentation of accounting, tax, payroll, insurance, and legal records (both physical and electronic).
• Prepare and manage internal documents, forms, and reports as required by management.
• Coordinate with internal departments regarding payment requests, expense claims, and documentation.
• Support office administration activities such as procurement of office supplies, vendor coordination, and basic HR/administrative documentation when required.

What you’ll bring:

• 3–5 years of relevant accounting or finance experience
• Strong knowledge of full sets of accounts and month-end closing
• Familiarity with statutory reporting, audit, and tax matters
• Solid Excel skills and experience with accounting systems
• A proactive, reliable, and collaborative mindset

Bonus points if you have:

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA / CPA / CIMA or equivalent)
•  Audit background
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• High proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reporting)
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines