Vittawat Arunakasikor Ca

Chief Operating Officer at Group Lease

Vittawat Arunakasikor CA has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Vittawat began their career as an Engineering Intern at Unilever in 1999. Vittawat then worked as a Shift Supervisor at Starbucks from 2001 to 2005.

In 2005, they joined KPMG Australia as an Auditor, where they performed risk assessments, internal control analysis, and prepared audit plans and programs. Vittawat gained exposure to different types and sizes of companies and public sectors.

Vittawat continued their career at KPMG Australia as a Senior Accountant from 2007 to 2009, where they performed audit reviews, assisted in the preparation of financial reports, and prepared income tax returns. Notable clients they worked with include General Electric, Orica, and Origin Energy.

Following their time at KPMG, Vittawat worked as a Financial Accountant at Harley-Davidson Motor Company- New Castalloy from 2009 to 2013. Vittawat prepared financial reports, analyzed operating results, reviewed balance sheet reconciliations, and prepared BAS returns.

From 2013 to 2015, Vittawat served as a Finance Officer - Lieutenant in the Australian Army. In this role, they provided financial management advice to commanders, prepared budgets and financial statements, and developed financial management systems.

In 2016, Vittawat joined Group Lease Public Company Limited, where they held various roles. Vittawat started as a Group Accounting Analyst & Risk Management Manager, focusing on improving risk management and compliance. Vittawat analyzed risks and assisted with the implementation of new accounting and IT systems.

In 2018, they became the Deputy Group CFO - Financial Operations, where they supported business process improvement, resolved complex challenges, and drove business transformation.

In 2019, they took on the role of Chief Financial Officer Thailand before becoming the Chief Operating Officer in October 2020.

Vittawat also holds the position of Executive Director at Thanaban Company Limited since August 2020.

Vittawat Arunakasikor CA has a comprehensive education history. Vittawat obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering from Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT), Thammasat University from 1996 to 2000. Prior to that, they completed their High School education at Debsirin School from 1989 to 1995.

Vittawat further pursued their studies and earned a Master's Degree in Computer Software Engineering from the University of Technology Sydney in 2000-2001. Subsequently, they attended TAFE NSW from 2001 to 2003, where they obtained a Diploma in Accounting.

In 2002-2005, Vittawat studied at the University of Sydney, specializing in Accounting, and completed a Master's Degree in the field. Vittawat then enrolled in the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand from 2006 to 2008, where they pursued their Graduate Diploma in Chartered Accountants (CA) focused on Accounting.

In addition to their formal education, Vittawat Arunakasikor CA has acquired various certifications. These include the "Director Accreditation Program 172/2020" from the Thai Institute of Directors obtained in August 2020, the "Strategic Financial Leadership - SFLP" certification from the Thai Listed Companies Association obtained in May 2019, the "Finance Officer Basic Course - FOBC" certification from the Australian Army obtained in November 2015, and the "Specialist Service Officer First Appointment Course - SSO FAC" certification from the Royal Military College - Duntroon obtained in May 2014.

Furthermore, Vittawat holds the "EFSET EXPRESS High Proficiency (CEFR C1/C2)" certification from EF Education First, although the specific month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.

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Timeline

  • Chief Operating Officer

    October, 2020 - present

  • Chief Financial Officer Thailand

    June, 2019

  • Deputy Group CFO Financial Operations

    October, 2018

  • Group Accounting Analyst Risk Management Manager

    September, 2016