Team Leadership & Change Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5 accounting and treasury staff, including a Deputy Head of Accounting.
• Drive a strong change management agenda: challenge existing processes, champion a right-first-time mindset, and embed a culture of continuous improvement. Disseminate effectively the processes among internal customers.
• Design and implement a comprehensive monthly closing checklist to ensure timely and accurate period-end closings.
• Lead digitalization initiatives within the department, reducing manual processes and increasing automation across accounting workflows maximizing the possibilities offered by our new accounting system (MS Dynamics) and our MS 365 environment.
• Strengthen cut-off disciplines and accrual accuracy in collaboration with all departments.

General Accounting

• Oversee all general accounting activities including payroll posting, grants revenue calculation, accruals and fixed asset management.
• Supervise accounts payable (supplier invoices, VAT/e-filing, payments) and accounts receivable (client contracts, NSSF billing, invoicing to donors, reconciliation).
• Ensure timely preparation of semi-annual and annual financial reports.
• Review and validate all General Ledger accounts (Balance Sheet & P&L).
• Ensure timely clearing of advances, client/supplier accounts, and donor receivables.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Oversee daily cash and bank transactions, ensure reconciliations and cash flow monitoring.
• Optimize treasury and payment processes efficiency.
• Ensure proper controls on all payment methods (cash, transfer, cheque).

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with Cambodian accounting standards and alignment with Company’s internal financial policies.
• Lead internal and statutory external audit processes, including documentation preparation and coordination with auditors.
• Implement and reinforce internal control procedures across the function.

Collaboration & Reporting

• Collaborate closely with the Head of Financial Controlling and the CFO to ensure consistency between accounting records and financial reporting.
• Liaise with HR, procurement, and department heads to ensure accurate and timely booked financial data.
• Support Controlling in the preparation of financial dashboards and reports for senior management.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or equivalent professional certification is a strong asset.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role. Demonstrated experience leading process improvement or change management initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Cambodian and International accounting standards.
• Proficiency in ERP systems — Dynamics 365 Business Central is preferred.
• Solid command of MS Office 365, particularly Excel; familiarity with financial reporting tools (Jet Reports, Power BI) is a plus.
• Understanding of financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow).
• Knowledge of audit processes and internal controls.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, able to motivate and develop staff in a multicultural environment.
• Strong change management capabilities: ability to challenge the status quo, communicate change effectively, and bring teams along.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Clear and professional communication skills in Khmer and English.
• Integrity, reliability, and strict confidentiality in managing financial data.
• Proactive and solution-oriented, with a drive for operational excellence.
• Adaptable and resilient, comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Collaborative leadership style, promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Committed to Company’s mission in advancing science and public health in Cambodia.