Accounting & Finance Manager (Automotive Trading Business)

A well-established international trading company with a strong global presence is seeking an experienced Accounting and Finance Manager (x1 vacancy) to join their Bangkok-based team. This role offers you the opportunity to oversee the full spectrum of finance and accounting operations, ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and effective financial management within a supportive and inclusive environment.

As an Accounting and Finance Manager based in Bangkok, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing all facets of the organisation’s finance operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve managing AP, AR, GL functions as well as preparing accurate financial statements during month-end and year-end closings. You will ensure compliance with Thai accounting standards and local tax regulations while coordinating audits with external parties.

The package includes base salary + performance bonus + provident fund

• Oversee all aspects of accounting and finance operations including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), and comprehensive financial reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes by preparing timely and precise financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Ensure strict adherence to Thai accounting standards, tax regulations, statutory requirements such as VAT, withholding tax, corporate income tax, and other local regulatory matters.
• Prepare, review, and analyse financial reports, management accounts, and relevant financial data to support informed business decisions across the organisation.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning activities to ensure robust financial health and strategic alignment.
• Coordinate effectively with external auditors, tax advisors, and government authorities to facilitate compliance and smooth audit processes.
• Implement internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures that strengthen operational efficiency and safeguard assets.
• Collaborate closely with regional finance stakeholders by providing timely updates, detailed reports, and essential business information.
• Lead the local finance function while remaining actively involved in daily accounting operations to ensure seamless workflow.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within finance operations to enhance internal controls and drive greater operational efficiency.

What you bring:

Your proven experience as an Accounting and Finance Manager will enable you to bring valuable expertise across all areas of finance operations. You possess deep familiarity with Thai accounting standards as well as international frameworks like IFRS/IAS. Your hands-on proficiency with SAP ensures seamless integration into existing systems. You have successfully managed AP/AR/GL functions along with month-end/year-end closings in previous roles. Your background includes working independently within lean organisations where you oversaw daily finance activities while maintaining strategic oversight. Your excellent English communication skills allow you to connect effectively with regional teams. You are proactive by nature—detail-oriented yet able to see the bigger picture—and thrive in environments that require high levels of accountability. Your collaborative spirit makes you dependable when supporting colleagues or leading initiatives aimed at improving processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Solid experience in Accounting & Finance within an international manufacturing or multinational business environment is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Thai accounting standards, taxation practices including VAT/withholding/corporate income tax, statutory reporting requirements is essential.
• Hands-on experience with SAP is mandatory for effective operation within this role.
• Good understanding of IFRS/IAS standards with proven ability to apply them accurately in financial reporting is expected.
• Demonstrated experience managing the full spectrum of accounting operations including AP/AR/GL/month-end/year-end closing/budgeting/reporting/audit coordination is crucial.
• Experience working independently in a lean or small-sized organisation overseeing day-to-day finance operations is preferred.
• Ability to balance operational responsibilities with overall finance management through a strong hands-on approach is important.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English enabling effective communication with regional stakeholders is necessary.
• Proactive attitude combined with attention to detail; well-organised approach; comfortable working in a dynamic environment; high level of ownership/accountability.

What sets this company apart:

This international trading company stands out for its strong global presence coupled with an established operation in Thailand. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities that accommodate diverse lifestyles while enjoying generous pension contributions designed for long-term security. The company invests heavily in ongoing training programmes so you can continually develop your skills alongside knowledgeable colleagues who value inclusivity. Supportive leadership fosters an environment where your input is respected; teamwork is encouraged; knowledge sharing is integral; growth is prioritised. The organisation’s commitment to regulatory compliance ensures stability while its openness to process improvements means your ideas can shape future success. Joining this team means becoming part of a network that values dependability—where every member’s contribution helps drive communal achievement.

Due to the high volume of applications, our team will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Robert Walters Recruitment (Thailand) Limited
Recruitment License No.: น. 1188 / 2551