Head of Accounting

Help shape the future of finance.West Vision is a fast-growing hospitality and lifestyle group in Phuket which operates multiple Thai entities such as Yona Beach Club, Hype Boat Club and Boa Night Club. We serve thousands of guests per month through online bookings, agents and walk-ins.As our portfolio grows, we’re looking to hire a permanent, hands-on leader who takes full ownership of day-to-day accounting operations, makes the books provable against the bank, and builds a disciplined, well-trained team. This is an operational leadership position for someone who thrives on getting the details right, building reliable processes, and running a tight accounting function. You will work collaboratively with the CFO who is redesigning processes, and your job is to own them, run them and make them stick.This role is open to Thai Nationals only.What you'll doAccounting operationsOwn the accuracy and timeliness of the group’s books. Every number correct, every close on time, every reconciliation current.Full ownership of the general ledger, chart of accounts and all accounting entries across the group’s Thai entities.Accurate, complete and timely monthly close (target: within 5 working days of month-end), with review and approval of all journal entries, reconciliations and adjustments.Own Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliations, intercompany transactions and the fixed asset register.Own revenue recognition and the daily revenue reconciliation across the booking platform, venue systems, POS and payment providers (card acquirers, QR, payment gateways), including prepaid vouchers and advance bookings.Daily cash controls for on-site operations: independent counts, discrepancy follow-up and escalation.Ensure all accounting complies with Thai Financial Reporting Standards (TFRS).Receivables and collectionOwn the AR ledger and produce a reliable monthly aging with due dates and buckets.Monitor overdue accounts and liaising with clients to ensure timely paymentTax and statutory complianceOwn all Thai tax filings: VAT (PP30), withholding tax (PND 3/53), corporate income tax; sign the company accounts as the licensed accountant of record.Primary contact for the Revenue Department, Department of Business Development filings and external auditors; lead the annual statutory audit to a clean opinion.Support BOI/EEC compliance and documentation in coordination with external advisors.Payroll and HR-related financeOversee payroll processing, statutory deductions (social security, Personal Income Tax), service-charge distribution and payroll-related liabilities, in coordination with HR.Team leadershipDirectly manage and develop the accounting team: clear task ownership, daily review, training, maker-checker discipline and a culture of accuracy and accountability.Systems and process improvementHands-on administration of Odoo (our ERP) for accounting: imports, bank feeds, reconciliation models, aging reports and closing workflows.Implement and enforce the SOPs and internal controls being rolled out with the group’s advisory team; improve automation to reduce manual work.ReportingProduce monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) per entity for the CFO, with supporting schedules and variance explanations.Daily reconciliation status reporting: bank per books vs bank statements per account, with unmatched items explained and actioned.Prepare and distribute monthly operational and budget performance reports to each Head of Department, including Budget vs Actual analysis, detailed explanations of significant variances, and the department’s key financial and operational performance indicators (KPIs). Ensure that each department receives clear visibility on its spending, budget utilization, performance trends, and areas requiring corrective action, with significant deviations escalated to the CFO.What success looks like (first 12 months)Monthly close on time every month, no restatements; all reconciliations current and documented.Books proven against the bank: daily bank and payment-provider reconciliation running in Odoo, not in Excel.A functioning AR and collection routine.Clean statutory audit opinion and no tax filing incidents.A trained, accountable team where every task has an owner and a back-up; the CFO can trust the numbers without re-checking.What you'll bringYou’ll be Thai who has strong English speaking and writing skills.CPD licence essential and CPA a strong plus.Demonstrable full-cycle accounting experience and as well as experience managing a team.Hands-on experience of Thai monthly close, VAT/WHT/CIT filings and statutory audit preparation.Hands-on mindset: you do the work with the team and lead by example, not just delegate.Experience with ERP systems- we use Odoo.Detail-oriented, systematic and reliable: you catch errors before they become problems and build processes so they do not recur.Previous experience in a reputable accounting firm is strongly preferred.Startup or SME experience strongly preferred: comfort with ambiguity and building processes from scratch.What you'll getA full-time, permanent position based in Phuket, Thailand.Attractive compensation package.The opportunity to help shape the finance function of a fast-growing international business and make a lasting impact.West Vision is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds are valued. We believe our diversity makes us stronger and welcome applications from all candidates. We select people based on their skills, experience and potential.