Head of Accounting and Finance

A leading life assurance provider in Bangkok is seeking a highly capable and experienced Head of Accounting and Finance to join their team. This pivotal position offers you the opportunity to shape the financial direction of a respected organisation, ensuring robust financial management and compliance while nurturing a collaborative and supportive environment. With a competitive salary of 250,000 THB per month, generous benefits, and flexible working arrangements, this role is ideal for someone who thrives on responsibility, values teamwork, and is passionate about developing others. You will be empowered to make a meaningful impact by guiding strategic decisions, optimising processes, and supporting business growth within an inclusive culture that prioritises your professional development.

What you'll do:

As Head of Accounting and Finance, you will play a central role in steering the financial strategy of the organisation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include providing expert oversight across all finance and accounting activities while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will collaborate with colleagues from various departments to streamline processes, optimise costs, and implement effective risk management practices. By mentoring your team members, you will foster a culture of continuous improvement and shared success. Your ability to deliver accurate reports on time will underpin sound business decisions at every level. This is an exciting opportunity for you to bring your expertise into an environment that values collaboration, inclusivity, and personal growth.

• Provide strategic guidance and oversight for all finance and accounting operations to ensure accurate and timely reporting that supports organisational objectives.
• Oversee the preparation of detailed financial statements, budgets, and forecasts to inform critical business decision-making processes.
• Ensure full compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulatory requirements by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost optimisation and process improvements that benefit the wider organisation.
• Drive the implementation of robust financial controls and risk management strategies to safeguard company assets and reputation.
• Mentor, develop, and support the finance and accounting team members to enhance their capabilities through coaching, feedback, and training initiatives.

What you bring:

In this Head of Accounting and Finance role, your extensive background in senior-level finance or accounting positions will enable you to provide valuable insights into both operational efficiency and strategic planning. Your deep understanding of regulatory frameworks ensures that all activities remain compliant while supporting business objectives. You bring strong analytical skills combined with excellent interpersonal abilities that allow you to connect with colleagues across departments. Your commitment to mentoring others helps build cohesive teams focused on shared goals. By consistently delivering high-quality outputs under tight deadlines, you demonstrate reliability as well as attention to detail. Your dedication to ethical practice sets a positive example throughout the organisation.

• Extensive experience in senior finance or accounting roles within large organisations or regulated industries is essential for success in this position.
• Proven track record in providing strategic leadership across finance functions while ensuring accuracy in reporting is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of local tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements is required for this role.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare complex financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and analyses that inform executive decision-making is important.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive cost optimisation initiatives or process improvements will be highly regarded.
• Excellent mentoring skills with a passion for developing others through coaching or formal training programmes are expected.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication abilities that foster trust-based relationships across all levels of the organisation are necessary.
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards in all aspects of financial management is vital for this position.

What sets this company apart:

This employer stands out as one of Thailand’s most respected life assurance providers due to its unwavering commitment to employee wellbeing. The company offers not only a competitive salary but also performance-based bonuses that reward your achievements. Comprehensive health and life insurance packages provide peace of mind for you and your family. Generous leave entitlements ensure you can maintain a healthy work-life balance while flexible working arrangements accommodate your individual needs. Professional development is actively encouraged through ongoing training opportunities so you can continue growing your career within a supportive environment. Above all else, you’ll find yourself part of an inclusive culture where collaboration is celebrated—making it easy for you to thrive both personally and professionally.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge as Head of Accounting and Finance in Bangkok’s thriving life assurance sector—and want your expertise recognised—this could be the perfect next step for you!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided; we look forward to connecting with talented professionals like you who are eager to make a difference.

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