Job Announcement

Financial Controller, and Laboratory Technician

with Institut Pasteur du Cambodge

BTDC-ID: 40312
Closing Date:

Announcement Positions

Announcement Description

The Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) is a Cambodian non-for-profit research institution established in 1953, IPC is today a scientific research establishment declared of public utility placed under the high patronage of the Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Cambodia and under the responsibility of the Institute Pasteur on the scientific and technical levels. The IPC is a member of the Pasteur Network, which brings together 33 institutes present on five continents. It shares the Pasteurian values and the ethical charter to which the Pasteur Institutes are bound. The IPC has more than 300 employees, including about 30 expatriates of 10 nationalities and includes 6 research units. It carries out research activities in health biology, public health and service activities (Medical Biology Laboratory, vaccinations and water and food analyses) and training.

Announcement Positions

Financial Controller

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Accounting, Banking / Finance
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

The lnstitut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) is recruiting a Financial Controller to reinforce its Finance department.

Position Overview

The scope of this position covers both project-level and institutional (IPC-wide) financial controlling. The Financial Controller works under the supervision of the Head of Financial Controlling and contributes to the creation and follow-up of institutional budgets, funded research projects budgets, and service activities P&L.

Recruitment conditions:

  • Contract: The initial contract is offered for 1 year (renewable).
  • Start Date: Available to start as soon as possible.
  • Remote Work: Possibility to work remotely, subject to job role and management approval.
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Project Financial Monitoring: Monitor project budgets and variances. Ensure on-time and accurate register of expenses in coordination with accounting and procurement. Maintain up-to-date project data in the system (Cost centers, budget lines, HR allocations ...)
  • Financial Reporting: Prepare periodic project financial reports in compliance with internal and external standards.
  • Coordination with Project Teams: Liaise with project managers and heads of research units to ensure accurate and reliable project financial data and projections. Lead recurrent meetings to track defined action plans.
  • Project invoicing: Prepare, submit and monitor effective payments of projects invoices to funders
  • Compliance: Ensure project-related transactions comply with applicable legislation, accounting standards, IPC internal controls, and donor requirements. Support the implementation and strengthening of internal financial control procedures at the institutional level.
  • Audit Assistance: Support internal and external audits at project and institutional levels, including documentation and analysis, and liaise with auditors and donors.
  • Services and support functions Financial Controlling:
  • Contribute to IPC-wide budget monitoring and financial performance analysis across departments, units, and service activities.
  • Monitor IPC cost centers and service activities in line with approved budgets and financial policies.
  • Coordination & Allocation of Work: Carry out assigned controlling activities (research units and/or service activities) as defined by the Head of Financial Controlling and contribute to team coordination to ensure continuity and consistency of financial control activities.
Benefits:
  • Private health insurance including family coverage and life insurance
  • NSSF (Health Care, Occupational Risk, Retirement)
  • Khmer New Year, Pchum Ben and End-of-Year Bonus
  • Annual leave plus an additional day every three years
  • Multicultural environment with staff from different nationalities
  • Opportunities for growth and career advancement
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • English - Good is required
  • French - Good is preferred
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, finance or a related field.
Work History:
  • Experience in finance or accounting, including exposure to project follow-up for 3 to 5 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Understanding of financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement).
  • Proficiency in accounting software/ERP systems - Dynamics 365 Business Central is preferred.
  • Knowledge of audit processes and internal controls.
  • Strong command of MS Office 365, particularly Excel.
  • Ability to use financial analysis and reporting tools (Power BI, Jetreports,..).
  • Proficiency in English is required; French may be beneficial.
Soft Skills
  • Attention to Detail: Ability to verify and ensure the accuracy of financial data.
  • Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with project teams and institutional stakeholders.
  • Integrity: Commitment to high ethical standards and confidentiality in financial operations.
  • Initiative: Ability to identify risks and propose improvements to financial control processes.
  • Communication: Ability to clearly present financial information to internal stakeholders.
  • Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze financial trends and identify variances or risks.
  • Adaptability: Ability to adjust priorities between project-level and institutional-level financial controlling tasks.
 
 

Laboratory Technician

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Laboratory Work, Health/Medical, Food Science
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

The lnstitut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) is recruiting a full-time Laboratory Technician within the Laboratory of Environment and Food Safety, based in Phnom Penh. The 1-year contract is initially offered (renewable).

Position Overview

The Laboratory Technician in the Laboratory of Environment and Food Safety at the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) plays a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of food and water microbiological testing. This position supports IPC's mission to enhance public health through rigorous research, quality testing, and adherence to international standards.

The technician will work collaboratively with a dynamic, multicultural team, contributing to quality control, data management, and laboratory practices aligned with ISO 17025. This role offers an opportunity to grow professionally while supporting critical initiatives that impact public health in Cambodia.

Recruitment conditions:

  • Contract: 1-year contract (renewable)
  • Start Date: Available to start on 20th July 2026
  • Remote Work: Possibility to work remotely, subject to job role and management approval Benefits:
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Food and water chemical testing
  • Edition and archiving results
  • Performance internal and external quality control
  • Participation in quality document preparation
  • Other tasks appointed by head of unit
Benefits:
  • Private health insurance including family coverage and life insurance
  • NSSF (Health Care, Occupational Risk, Retirement).
  • Khmer New Year, Pchum Ben and End-of-Year Bonus
  • Annual leave plus an additional day every three years.
  • Multicultural environment with staff from different nationalities.
  • Opportunities for growth and career advancement.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • English - Good
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or a related field,
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Good knowledges in microbiology for food and water
  • Mastering of good laboratory practices
  • Mastering internet and computer skills
  • Experience with ISO17025 is plus
Soft Skills
  • Rigorous, sense of responsibilities
  • Dynamic character, eager to learn, sociable and enthusiastic
 

How to Apply

The complete application includes a cover letter with salary expectations, copies of diplomas if any, work certificates, curriculum vitae with a recent photo, Identity Card photocopy – all certified documents to the originals – are to be sent to the Human Resources department of Institut Pasteur du Cambodge or by email provided in the contact details.

 

Contact Details

Office Address
  • #05, Monivong Blvd, Sangkat Srah Chak, Khan Doun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • Human Resources Department
 
Phone
 
Email
 
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