Accounting Director

Position Summary

The Accounting Director is responsible for leading and overseeing all accounting operations of GQ, ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, strong internal controls, and efficient accounting processes. This role provides strategic leadership to support business growth while maintaining financial integrity across retail stores, e-commerce, wholesale, and manufacturing operations.

The Accounting Director partners closely with Finance, Supply Chain, Retail, E-Commerce, HR, and IT to improve financial processes, strengthen governance, and leverage technology to drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Closing

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements.
• Maintain compliance with Thai Financial Reporting Standards (TFRS).
• Analyze financial results and explain key variances.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of accounting records.

Accounting Operations

Oversee all accounting functions including:

• General Ledger (GL)
• Accounts Payable (AP)
• Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Inventory Accounting
• Cost Accounting
• Fixed Assets
• Revenue Recognition
• Bank Reconciliation
• Cash Management
• Intercompany Transactions

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Thai tax regulations.
• Oversee VAT, Withholding Tax, Corporate Income Tax, and other statutory filings.
• Coordinate annual audits and tax audits.
• Maintain strong relationships with external auditors and government authorities.
• Ensure all statutory reports are submitted accurately and on time.

Internal Controls & Governance

• Design and strengthen accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Identify financial risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Improve governance and financial transparency.
• Lead internal control reviews and process improvements.

ERP & System Improvement

• Lead continuous improvement of ERP and accounting systems.
• Partner with IT to automate manual accounting processes.
• Improve reporting accuracy through system enhancements.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives within Finance & Accounting.

Budget Support & Business Partnership

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Partner with department heads on financial matters.
• Provide accounting insights for strategic business decisions.
• Support investment analysis and business expansion projects.

Inventory & Cost Management

• Ensure inventory valuation complies with accounting standards.
• Oversee stock reconciliation and inventory controls.
• Work closely with Supply Chain and Operations on inventory accuracy.
• Review product costing methodologies.
• Participate in stock counts and inventory audits.

Audit Management

• Lead annual external audits.
• Resolve audit findings promptly.
• Ensure audit readiness throughout the year.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop a high-performing accounting team.
• Coach managers and staff through regular feedback and development plans.
• Establish clear KPIs and performance expectations.
• Promote continuous learning and professional growth.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA preferred.
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in retail, e-commerce, consumer goods, manufacturing, or FMCG is highly preferred.
• Experience managing ERP systems.
• Experience working with external auditors and tax authorities.