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Ms. Phan Kieu Anh

Program Manager, Vietnam, Kenan Institute Asia

Working for Kenan has been a tremendous opportunity for me to make an impact on the Vietnam’s quickly-changing society. I’ve had the chance to contribute my values and experiences to projects that have made both a national and international impact. As part of an organization that is currently expanding, I’ve also been able to develop professionally and influence sustainable development in Vietnam. Kenan is a great opportunity if you’re thinking about how to advance your development career.

Ms. Orachat Prechatanasak

Finance and Accounting – Enjoy Science Project

Time at Kenan: 20 years
Value Discussion: Integrity

As the Accounting Manager of the Enjoy Science Project, Orachat is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting, supervises accountant staffs and is responsible for managing the team to ensure that work is completed in a timely and accurate manner including maintaining generally accepted accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities with project team.

Why did you join Kenan?
I previously worked at a Finance and Securities Company which suffered from the economic depression in Thailand. I then joined Kenan and have been here for 20 years. I have witnessed the growth and development of Kenan. By working at Kenan - a nonprofit organization, your efforts positively affect people in need. We are empowering people by providing knowledge and capacity building, access to technology, and providing opportunities necessary for them to achieve their goals. Kenan is a great place to maximize my potential along with supporting the finance aspect of a multitude of projects.

What’s your role at Kenan, and what’s most challenging about it?
My knowledge in accounting and managing the accounting system is based on good governance principles, transparency and verified by planning to spend the budget efficiently and supports the implementation of institutional quality and performance, according to the rules and objectives of the sources of funds/donors.

Although I work in the back office, I work with alongside the project team who deliver our activities. Therefore I am directly supporting their work to the benefit of society. Sometimes it is difficult to implement projects but we always do our best to achieve our goals. That is the starting point. Then we can include developments as they come along. I am very proud when the project success and encouraged to continue the next project.

What does Kenan’s value of integrity mean to you?
We project honesty and truthfulness in the work that we do. We were managing money in true alignment with our organization’s mission and expectations from funders and donors. Those are the core of financial integrity. Financial statements can be verified on generally accepted principles and transparency. It’s more important than ever to be sure that our organization manages its finances responsibly and that the financial image we present is not only technically accurate but also tells the world how we use money to carry out our mission and expectations from donors. We use every dollar that maximum benefits for the beneficiaries.

What do you like most about your work at Kenan?
In addition to accounting tasks, I have the opportunity to access to project implementation by attending workshops or activities to better understand the projects. It it possible to gain insight into the project's aim and its results. It is clear that the resources we use greatly benefit the project. We can also take confidence in the way we audit projects and our work generally.

Mr. Nuntawut Pimpaeng

Innovative Education Consultant, Kenan Institute Asia

During my four years with Kenan, I’ve been able to learn about business and development education and share my knowledge with hundreds of beneficiaries. Working on projects like Chevron-INCREASE, Caltex Fuel Your School, and Microsoft BETTER and E-BETTER, I’ve helped to improve both formal and informal education in Thailand and provide disadvantaged members of society with life-long learning opportunities that they would not have otherwise had access too. There’s nothing more rewarding than working to make a positive change in society.

Ms. Sofia Jeana

Deputy Chief of Party, Pattani Office, Kenan Institute Asia

Working at Kenan has been an incredible experience for me thus far. I’ve been able to learn from experts and role models across a range of different fields and in a number of challenging capacities. Designing and implementing projects in communities, I regularly have the opportunity to use and develop my research and analytical skills. In addition, the organizational culture at Kenan is exceptional, friendly, and rewarding. Kenan is a place where you can put your skills to use, develop professionally, and achieve real-life results for beneficiaries.