Accounts Officer
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is inviting applications for an Accounts Officer, which is a full-time position classified at Level 3 (LE3). The closing date for applications is Monday, 27 January 2025, 4.30pm (Bangkok time). A merit list will be drawn upon to fill future vacancies.
Click here for Position Description (PD) which also sets out specific skills and other qualifications is attached.
How to Apply
Please complete your application through the Department’s application management system, eRecruit. Please visit www.thailand.embassy.gov.au under ‘Job Opportunity’.
Enquiries regarding the position may be directed to the Human Resources Unit at [email protected]
Selection Criteria
- Advanced knowledge of a Financial Management Information System such as SAP including extensive skills in Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat and Words, as well as other Office Programs.
- Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure, as demonstrated through being highly organized, accurate and discrete, and exceptional attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to cooperate well with colleagues and clients and to develop good working relationships as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English and Thai.
- A tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance is desirable.
Contract Conditions:
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Position: |
Accounts Officer |
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Position Number: |
BK08089 |
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Work Level Classification: |
LE 3 |
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Commencement Salary: |
THB 48,392 per month* *Note: Thailand LES Salary Table – July 2024 |
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Department: |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) |
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Date of Commencement: |
As soon as possible |
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Employment Period: |
Two years and six months |
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Probationary Period: |
Three months |
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Place of Work: |
Australian Embassy, Bangkok |
Employment will be subject to the successful completion of pre-employment probity checks (including police checks) and a medical examination. The actual start date will be confirmed following the outcome of your probity checks and police checks, which will be carried out in Thailand, Australia, any countries where the successful candidate is a citizen, and any countries where the successful candidate has resided for 6 months or more in the past 5 years. Please note that costs for a police check in any countries other than Thailand must be met by the successful candidate.
For prospective expatriate employees, please note that all costs associated with the employee’s relocation to and stay in Thailand is the employee’s responsibility. This includes visa fees and costs to travel to Thailand. The employee will also be responsible for organising their own residential accommodation during their period of stay.
The Embassy can provide limited assistance to the employee and immediate family members (spouse and children) when requesting for Thai visa(s) and permit to stay.
It is the employees’ responsibility to obtain the relevant documents and ensure that they comply with immigration regulations that relate to their employment with the Embassy in Thailand. Prospective applicants are advised to investigate living conditions and costs. In considering this position, Australian applicants should make themselves aware of the Australian taxation arrangements for Australian citizens working overseas.
Please note that only ELIGIBLE applications will be considered, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview and provided with feedback on the selection process, on request.