Accounting Manager (Bangkok Based - Relocation Provided)

At Agoda, we bridge the world through travel. Our story began in 2005, when two lifelong friends and entrepreneurs, driven by their passion for travel, launched Agoda to make it easier for everyone to explore the world.  

Today, we are part of Booking Holdings [NASDAQ: BKNG], with a diverse team of over 7,000 people from 90 countries, working together in offices around the globe. Every day, we connect people to destinations and experiences, with our great deals across our millions of hotels and holiday properties, flights, and experiences worldwide.

No two days are the same at Agoda. Data and technology are at the heart of our culture, fueling our curiosity and innovation. If you’re ready to begin your best journey and help build travel for the world, join us.

• Prepare complete details and accurate accounts for all entities, including a group consolidation 

• Manage month-end and year-end closes in a fast-paced, deadline-driven and regulated environment, and drive continuous improvement of close processes 

• Report accurate, timely and insightful monthly management accounts and financial updates for management review 

• Motivate management accounting/nominal ledger team to take further responsibility for accounts input and preparation processes, and ensure career development in a supportive manner 

• Manage and liaise with auditors, IT review and tax computation processes from planning to filing in an efficient and effective manner 

• Collaborate with other finance managers to support overall department goals and objectives 

• Advise staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions 

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department 

• Ensure accounting, associated IT systems and internal control environment are in compliance with Corporate policy as well as SOX requirements and US GAAP. 

• Responsible for review of journal entries 

• Review reconciliations of all significant account balances including bank accounts and fixed assets, debtors and creditors, and report significant exceptions to management 

• Guides other departments by researching and interpreting accounting policy, applying observations and recommendations to operational issues 

• Understand key concepts of tax returns (i.e. corporate income tax, withholding tax and indirect taxes) in foreign jurisdictions where the company has legal presence 

• Provide tax team with accurate information for the purpose of tax compliance in local and foreign jurisdictions 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. 

• 6+ years of accounting experience, with strong knowledge of full-set accounting and financial reporting. 

• Practical knowledge of internal controls and compliance and familiarity with international accounting standards. 

• Experience working with ERP systems and contributing to system, process improvement, or cross-functional projects. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to improve processes and adapt in a fast-paced environment. 

• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. 

• Excellent command of written and spoken English. 

At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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