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Accountant

with This Life Cambodia
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BTDC-ID: 36620
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Announcement Positions

Accountant

Announcement Description

This Life is an award-winning community development organisation that believes in listening to, engaging with, and advocating alongside families and communities as they define and act on their own solutions to complex social issues.

We currently operate programs under three sections: Children and Families, Communities, and Impact, Learning, and Effectiveness. These sections are supported by This Life's Shared Services, which provides strategic and operational assistance to ensure compliance with Cambodian and Australian laws while adopting best practice administrative processes.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, and other disadvantaged groups. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that respects and values different perspectives and experiences.

We have a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and strictly require all employees and stakeholders to be committed to keeping children safe. All applicants must demonstrate understanding and alignment with our Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct.

We are committed to applying a GESI and social safeguards approach in all our programs and activities. We expect all applicants to demonstrate understanding and alignment with promoting meaningful participation, empowerment, and preventing potential harm to all community members.

Announcement Positions

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  • Career Category: Accounting, Banking / Finance
  • Type : Job Opportunity
  • Location: Siemreap Province
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

Section: Shared Services - Finance

Reports to: Finance Manager

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Accountant to join our Finance team within Shared Services. This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified accounting professional to take on significant responsibilities in financial operations while developing into a future Finance Manager role.

What Makes This Role Special:

  • Direct mentoring and career development for a leadership role
  • Complete financial operations management with strategic exposure
  • Advanced training opportunities and a career progression pathway
  • Supporting community development programs that change lives
  • Work with cutting-edge accounting technology, including Xero and AI-assisted tools

WHAT WE OFFER

  • 5 days a week work (Monday - Friday)
  • Flexi work time
  • Health Insurance.
  • The Cambodian National Social Security Fund (NSSF) covers.
  • Paid Annual Leave
  • Paid Maternity Leave
  • Paid Paternity Leave
  • Phone Card
  • All Cambodian Public Holidays
Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
  • Complete Financial Operations Management
  • Manage all daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations and maintain comprehensive financial records
  • Process journal entries, adjustments, and ensure accurate financial data entry
  • Handle tax compliance, including Cambodia e-tax filing and monthly tax preparations
  • Manage petty cash, staff advances, and operational payment processing
  • Advanced Financial Analysis & Reporting
  • Prepare detailed financial reports for management and board presentation
  • Conduct variance analysis and provide insights on financial performance
  • Support budget preparation and monitoring processes
  • Assist with audit preparation and coordinate with external auditors
  • Maintain compliance with IFRS, CFRS, and local regulatory requirements
  • Compliance & Quality Assurance
  • Ensure compliance with Australian (ACNC, ACFID, ANCP) and Cambodian regulations
  • Maintain accurate documentation for donor reporting and audit requirements
  • Implement and monitor internal financial controls and procedures
  • Support grant accounting and multi-currency transaction management
Requirements - Skills, Qualifications, Experience
  • Essential Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Cambodia e-tax filing system proficiency
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and office administration
  • Experience with accounting IT systems and management reporting
  • Highly Preferred:
  • NGO/Non-profit sector experience
  • Multi-currency accounting and donor fund management experience
  • Xero accounting system knowledge
  • IFRS and CFRS compliance knowledge
  • Familiarity with financial automation tools and AI-assisted accounting
  • Personal Qualities:
  • Leadership potential with the ability to work independently
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication skills in both Khmer and English
  • Detail-oriented with high accuracy standards
  • Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies and processes
 

How to Apply

Only applications received via our online recruitment system, ORANGE HRM, will be accepted.

Please note: Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews as applications are received, so we encourage early submission to secure your interview slot.

Applicants should apply by clicking on this link: Link

  • Select the job you are applying for,
  • Fill in the information as requested on the form and answer all mandatory questions. Please Note: all ONLINE and in one sitting. You cannot save data and return to it later.
  • Please upload your CV and a Cover letter addressing the skills required.
  • Scroll to the end of the page and click APPLY.

You should see a message in the top right-hand corner advising” Application Successfully Submitted". If you do not see that message, it means you have not answered all the questions as required. All questions with an asterisk* are mandatory.

Applications will not be accepted unless all required information is entered, nor will applications be accepted after the closing date. Only applicants who progress to the next stage of recruitment will be contacted further.

If you experience any problems using our online recruitment system, please send an email.

Please Note:

Answer the questions as you submit your application, please note that the answer should not be more than 1000 characters each.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Required Documents:

  1. Comprehensive CV with detailed work history and achievements, and two professional references
  2. Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing your relevant accounting experience and technical skills