Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper

Location: Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary:  THB 35,000 - THB 45,000 per month, depending upon experience
Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week

Honour the Past. Support the Future.

At the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), we care for the resting places and memorials of 1.7 million Commonwealth servicemen and women who lost their lives during the First and Second World Wars. Every day, our work ensures their stories, sacrifices, and legacies are remembered for generations to come. Our Canada, Americas and Pacific Area (CAPA) spans more than 40 countries across the Americas and Asia-Pacific region. We care for over 72,000 war graves, 66,000 commemorations, and 17 Commission-owned cemeteries, ensuring every site reflects the dignity, respect, and excellence that underpin our mission.
We're looking for a dedicated Bookkeeper to join our Finance team in Thailand. This is more than an accounting role. It is an opportunity to contribute to a globally respected organization whose work has genuine meaning and impact.
The Impact You'll Make

Behind every cemetery, memorial, restoration project, and visitor experience is a strong financial foundation. As Bookkeeper, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of financial operations across the Pacific Region. Your work will help ensure that resources are managed responsibly, reports are accurate, and financial processes run smoothly, allowing operational teams to focus on preserving some of the world's most important sites of remembrance.

In this role, you will:

• Maintain the financial health and accountability of CWGC operations throughout the Pacific Region.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense processing, and bookkeeping activities.
• Review financial transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with CWGC policies and delegated authorities.
• Process and reconcile banking transactions, balance sheet accounts, and corporate credit card records.
• Support month-end and year-end financial reporting activities.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Conduct variance analysis and investigate discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining organized records and responding to financial information requests.
• Process purchase management and expense transactions using CWGC systems and applications.
• Maintain digital financial records and statutory documentation to support transparency, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Provide administrative support to the Finance Team as required.

What You'll Bring

You are someone who takes pride in producing accurate work, values organization, and enjoys being part of a collaborative team. You understand that strong financial processes are essential to the success of any organization and are motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution.

You will bring:

• A secondary school diploma and post-secondary education in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Experience in bookkeeping, accounting administration, or financial support roles.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles, financial controls, and bookkeeping practices.
• Experience processing accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense claims, and reconciliations.
• Experience using accounting systems and financial software, with a willingness to learn Great Plains.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and the ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

What We Offer

At CWGC, your work carries meaning beyond the numbers. Every transaction processed and every report completed helps ensure we can continue our commitment to honouring those who gave their lives in service.
In return, we offer:

• A purpose-driven career with a globally respected organization.
• The opportunity to contribute to a mission that makes a lasting difference.
• A welcoming, collaborative, and supportive international team environment.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Exposure to diverse operations across the Asia-Pacific region.
• Meaningful work that combines financial excellence with social purpose.
• A culture built on respect, integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Join Us

At CWGC, every role contributes to preserving the memory of those who served. If you are a detail-oriented finance professional who is passionate about accuracy, accountability, and supporting a meaningful global mission, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and help ensure that they are never forgotten.

We believe creating a diverse environment enriches our organisation and strengthens our mission, therefore, we welcome applications from everybody. Join our inclusive environment where every individual is valued.