Finance and Operation Officer-Consultant
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Banking / Finance, Accounting, Advisor / Individual Consultant
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
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Full time, service contract role based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Finance and Operations Consultant is accountable for the financial and operational functions of the country office. This position serves as the key coordination point between the global business operations team, the country support team, and the local country team..
TIMEFRAME
- Contract Type: Service Contract
- Contract Period: two years, with the possibility of extension.
- Reports to: Finance and Operations Managers
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Finance and Administration:
- Assist the Finance and Operations Managers in implementing The Fred Hollows Foundation (FHF) financial policies and procedures in accordance with the FHF Finance Manual and applicable local regulations.
- Prepare and process requisitions for the Country Team using the FHF financial system, ensuring accurate and timely payment of invoices, and liaising with banking institutions as required.
- Assist in coordinating the annual budgeting process and monitoring budget performance and forecasts
- Assist in monitoring financial management systems and donor reporting against approved workplans to ensure value for money and compliance with donor requirements.
- Support liaison with government entities, donors, and other partners as required.
- Ensure accurate management, filing, and retention of office and program documentation in line with organizational standards.
- Provide support during internal and external audit processes.
- Procurement:
- Support procurement processes in line with FHF procurement policies and local regulations.
- Monitor and track purchase orders, organizational assets and inventory, contracts, and supplier performance to ensure quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness
- Liaise with suppliers and partners to support effective procurement and contract management.
- Operations:
- Assist the Finance and Operations Managers in the coordination of office and program operational activities.
- Support office contract management, including lease and service agreements.
- Assist in the management, tracking, and maintenance of office equipment and assets.
- Coordinate logistical arrangements for meetings, workshops, and events as required.
- Support travel arrangements and security coordination for staff and visitors.
- Other tasks as requested by your line manager
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Postgraduate Degree
- Undergraduate Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
Work History:
- Work experience for 4 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Grant management and donor funded reporting.
- Sound knowledge of current local legislation and regulation in Cambodia
- Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial systems, budget/cash-flow monitoring and internal accounting controls
- Financial and accounting systems
- Office operations and procurement
- Organizational management
- Interpersonal, facilitation and presentation
- Capacity to work effectively in cross cultural / mixed language environments
- Efficient relevant computer programs
- English competency
- Management of financial and accounting systems
- Management of office operations and procurement
