Accountant[Fixed Asset - CA/CPA/CMA]: Lead

About Agoda At Agoda, we bridge the world through travel. Our story began in 2005, when two lifelong friends and entrepreneurs, driven by their passion for travel, launched Agoda to make it easier for everyone to explore the world.     Today, we are part of Booking Holdings [NASDAQ: BKNG], with a diverse team of over 7,000 people from 90 countries, working together in offices around the globe. Every day, we connect people to destinations and experiences, with our great deals across our millions of hotels and holiday properties, flights, and experiences worldwide.   No two days are the same at Agoda. Data and technology are at the heart of our culture, fueling our curiosity and innovation. If you’re ready to begin your best journey and help build travel for the world, join us. The Opportunity  You will own and shape accounting across multiple countries in a fast-moving, global OTA — not just running the books but rethinking how accounting creates strategic value. Partner closely with business leaders, tax authorities, auditors, external advisors, and Agoda’s group brands to deliver timely reporting and enable new product and market launches across multiple legal entities. This role blends accounting leadership, projects, and internal consulting. You’ll lead cross-functional projects to improve balance-sheet reconciliations, streamline one‑off adjustments, and design scalable end‑to‑end processes that reduce cycle times and strengthen controls. You’ll also help craft a long‑term vision for the teams you influence and mentor colleagues to raise technical and process capabilities. We encourage experimentation with AI and automation — from intelligent reconciliation to anomaly detection and predictive close timelines — turning novel ideas into production improvements that free the team for higher‑value analysis. If you’re motivated by systems transformation, measurable impact, and working in an agile environment with varied products and stakeholders, this role gives you the autonomy and scope to make it happen  In this Role, you’ll get to:   Financial Accounts  * Prepare complete details and accurate accounts for all entities, including a group consolidation  * Manage month-end and year-end closes in a fast-paced, deadline-driven and regulated environment, and drive continuous improvement of close processes  * Report accurate, timely and insightful monthly management accounts and financial updates for management review  * Motivate management accounting/nominal ledger team to take further responsibility for accounts input and preparation processes, and ensure career development in a supportive manner  * Manage and liaise with auditors, IT review and tax computation processes from planning to filing in an efficient and effective manner  * Collaborate with other finance managers to support overall department goals and objectives  * Advise staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions  * Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department  Accounting Controls  * Ensure accounting, associated IT systems and internal control environment are in compliance with Corporate policy as well as SOX requirements and US GAAP.  * Responsible for review of journal entries  * Review reconciliations of all significant account balances including bank accounts and fixed assets, debtors and creditors, and report significant exceptions to management  * Guides other departments by researching and interpreting accounting policy, applying observations and recommendations to operational issues  Tax  * Understand key concepts of tax returns (i.e. corporate income tax, withholding tax and indirect taxes) in foreign jurisdictions where the company has legal presence  * Provide tax team with accurate information for the purpose of tax compliance in local and foreign jurisdictions  Projects  * Manage and implement the Company’s initiatives and projects from finance and accounting perspective. This includes providing requirements, designing and performing UAT, designing new workflow, monitoring post-go-live processes, and troubleshooting   * Identify and drive process and technology improvement opportunities   What you’ll Need to Succeed:  * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.  * 6+ years of accounting experience, with strong knowledge of full-set accounting and financial reporting.  * Practical knowledge of internal controls and compliance and familiarity with international accounting standards.  * Experience working with ERP systems and contributing to system, process improvement, or cross-functional projects.  * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to improve processes and adapt in a fast-paced environment.  * Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.  * Excellent command of written and spoken English.  It’s good if you have.  * Experience with Oracle ERP  * Familiarity with US GAAP and practical experience with SOX  * Professional accounting qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CA, CMA, or equivalent.    What you’ll get:    * A relocation package including visa-sponsorship to help you and your family get here comfortably.    * Medical insurance, mental health support line, annual leave, travel discounts, sick days, and the AgodaChoice flexible spending benefit    * Employee resource groups for every culture and background  * Flexibility to help you work in the way that’s best for you with a work from home allowance, 30-day work from anywhere benefit, and hybrid working options.    * Professional growth and learning budget, including several in-person development programs for each stage of your career.  * The chance to live in Bangkok, one of the best cities in Southeast Asia, and a central hub for travel. Within 3 hours, you can hit any of the most popular countries like Vietnam, Singapore, Laos, Malaysia, and Hong Kong, just to name a few.    #Thailand #Singapore #Vietnam #Malaysia #Indonesia #Philippines #India #China #Japan #SouthKorea #UK #Germany #France #Netherlands #Spain #Italy #Sweden #Switzerland #Ireland #Denmark #Brazil #Mexico #Argentina #Chile #Colombia #Peru #USA #UnitedStates #FinanceManager #AccountingManager #Reporting #Controlling #GL #CPA #Generalledger #FinanceJobs #AccountingJobs #JobOpportunity #NowHiring #JoinOurTeam #FinanceCareers #AccountingCareers #Reconciliation #FinancialOperations #ClosingActivities       PLEASE REVIEW OUR HIRING PROCESS GUIDELINES BEFORE YOUR INTERVIEW — CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW INTERVIEWING AT AGODA WORKS.     DISCOVER MORE ABOUT WORKING AT AGODA * Agoda Careers https://careersatagoda.com * Facebook https://www.facebook.com/agodacareers/ * LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/agoda * YouTube https://www.youtube.com/agodalife   Equal Opportunity Employer  At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics. We will keep your application on file so that we can consider you for future vacancies and you can always ask to have your details removed from the file. For more details please read our privacy policy. Disclaimer We do not accept any terms or conditions, nor do we recognize any agency’s representation of a candidate, from unsolicited third-party or agency submissions. If we receive unsolicited or speculative CVs, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly without any obligation to pay a recruitment fee.

ABOUT VERCEL: Vercel is the agentic infrastructure company. We free people and agents to ship what’s next. For more than a decade, Vercel has shaped how the web is built. As the team behind Next.js, v0, and AI SDK, we create products that help builders move from idea to production with speed, security, and exceptional developer experience. Now, software is entering a new era, and the next generation of products will not just be used by people. They will be built, extended, and operated by agents. We are building the platform for that future, trusted by companies like OpenAI, PayPal, Ramp, Supreme, and millions of developers worldwide. Whether you’re building our products, supporting our customers, growing our community, or shaping our story, you’ll help define what comes next. ABOUT THE ROLE: We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our accounting team team. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting our accounting close process. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of our processes as the accounting team prepares to operate as a public company. You will report to the Senior Manager of Accounting. If you’re based within a pre-determined commuting distance of one of our offices (SF, NY, London, or Berlin), the role includes in-office anchor days on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. If you're located beyond that distance, the role is fully remote. For location-specific details, please connect with our recruiting team. WHAT YOU WILL DO: * Support the monthly and quarterly close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timeliness of assigned areas, including preparing journal entries, performing reconciliations, and conducting flux analysis. * Responsible for accounting activities related to cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and intangibles. * Provide detailed reports and analyses to internal stakeholders to support financial reporting and decision-making. * Assist in responding to audit requests. Ensure that all accounting practices comply with internal controls and external regulations. * Identify and recommend improvements to accounting processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy. * Assist in the development and implementation of new accounting policies and practices. * Build and use AI agents to automate daily activities. * Support other special projects as they arise. ABOUT YOU: * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. * 1+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably Big 4 public accounting or high-growth company experience. * CPA or working towards CPA designation * Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel). * Hands-on, detail-oriented accountant with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to manage multiple priorities. * Process-oriented and curious, with an interest in leveraging AI, automation, and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy. * Strong communicator, able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners. * Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment. BENEFITS: * Competitive compensation package, including equity. * Inclusive Healthcare Package. * Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills. * Flexible Time Off. * We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed. The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $90,000 - $115,000 Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.  Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.