GL Accountant

About Role

The GL Accountant will be responsible for administering various finance-related tasks regarding the preparation of accounts, financial statements, and providing support to the Head of Finance. The accountant will assist with the supervision and training of the Finance staff, in consultation with the Head of Finance, and for ensuring that proper accounting procedures are in place, and accurate records and reports are following statutory requirement and IFRS accounting standards.

Our School

In May 2024, Education in Motion (EiM) announced its partnership with Sakol Sathapat, a prominent Thailand-based developer, to establish a Dulwich College International in Bangkok.

Opening in August 2026, Dulwich College Bangkok will join EiM's existing network of international schools in Singapore, Seoul, Shanghai, Beijing, and Suzhou.Dulwich College Bangkok will combine a rich heritage of British international education with Thai architectural elegance, initially catering to 1,000 Early Years and Junior School students, with plans to expand to 1,800 students with the opening of a Senior School by 2029. The College will provide an exceptional educational experience, emphasising academic excellence, holistic development, and the Dulwich ethos.

With a rigorous UK national curriculum enhanced and enriched to accommodate students from Nursery through to Year 13, academic achievement will be supplemented by a rich tapestry of extracurricular activities and state-of-the-art educational resources. Moreover, the school's ethos of holistic development ensures that students emerge as well-rounded individuals prepared to navigate an ever-evolving global landscape.

What You will Do

Responsibilities:

• To prepare timely tax submissions.
• To assist in monthly cash flow analysis ensuring smooth operational cash flow.
• To prepare monthly journals, balance sheet reconciliations and schedules (School Activities, Fixed Assets, Intangible Assets).
• To undertake intercompany and internal-charge transactions with other affiliated schools and companies within the group.
• To undertake reconciliation of billing issuance, credit note issuance, reconciliation of daily incoming receipt.
• Support the Head of Finance with external auditors for interim or year-end audits.
• Assist the Head of Finance with streamlining of finance processes and automation.
• To undertake various other finance tasks found in finance office including staff cover for other finance areas.
• To undertake other ad-hoc reports and tasks reasonably requested by the head-office and management including, if necessary, outside the finance department.
• To actively participate in the group's continuous improvement initiatives, such as D365 enhancements and A.I.
• Preparation of monthly closing reports, among others:
• 1. Head-office reporting pack preparation.
• 2. Budget holders report preparation.
• 3. Provide reconciliation reports between head-office and budget-holders reports including internal charges from affiliates schools / companies
• 4. Reconciliation of Activities P&L and Balance Sheet schedules
• 5. Match AR & AP reconciliation reports by respective teams and provide necessary feedback.

We are Looking for Someone Who

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional accounting qualifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA) preferred.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in multinational companies, educational institutions, or international schools.
• Experience with IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience in preparing financial statements, journals, reconciliations, and tax submissions.
• Exposure to audits and interaction with external auditors is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial processes.
• Ability to prepare and analyze budgets, cash flow, and reconciliation reports.
• Familiarity with accounting software (ERP systems like D365 preferred) and finance automation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Ability to supervise, train, and guide junior finance staff.
• Strong communication skills in English (both written and spoken); additional language skills may be advantageous.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement initiatives, including system enhancements and process automation.

Ready to Make a Difference with Us

How to apply:

Applications are to be made through the JobsDB platform. Please ensure that you read the job description prior to applying and that you address the areas covered in the job description. Applications without a relevant and tailored supporting statement will not be taken forward.

Candidates are advised to apply early as we are reviewing applications as they are received

The application process:

• Online initial interview (HR) – online to establish the right fit for candidates and DCBK
• Second round of interview (Head of Finance) - either online or face-to-face
• Third round od interview (Director of Business Administrator) - either online or face-to-face
• Final interview (Head of College) – either online or face-to-face
• Offers made to successful candidates (subject to safeguarding, reference, background and qualification checks)

Career page: https://bangkok.dulwich.org/community/life-at-dulwich/working-at-dulwich

Safeguarding Statement

Dulwich College International School Bangkok is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, social media checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.

Equity Diversity Inclusion Statement

Dulwich College International School Bangkok (DCBK) is committed to diversity within its team, organisational practices, policies and culture. It recognises that people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and it encourages and leverages these differences to make its work more relevant and approachable. We will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background. We strives to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. It expects everyone who works with it to share this commitment and to act accordingly, as it aspires to best serve the DCBK mission and its community.