Regional Financial Controller
Position:
We are looking to recruit a Regional Financial Controller to be based out of the firm’s headquarters in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with career development and personal growth opportunities.
Reports to: : Regional Chief Finance Officer
Key external relationships: Service providers and external consultants
Key internal relationships: Regional Finance team, Executive Team and Partners
Salary range: Competitive, varying based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.
Position type: Full Time – Regular
Working Hour : Mon-Fri, 8am –12pm and 2pm – 6pm
Primary Responsibilities of the role:
The Regional Financial Controller is responsible for the accounting operations of the company, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with international financial reporting standards.
The Regional Financial controller will report to the Regional CFO and is expected to collaborate with executive team and partners to support efficient and effective firm-wide operation.
- Plans, directs, and coordinates the Regional Financial Accounting functions ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations across the region;
- Plans, supervises, and assists the team in performing daily, weekly, and monthly accounting processes to properly record, classify and control financial transactions;
- Responsible for the timely preparation and interpretation of all financial information, including financial statements, system ledgers, and other reports as required;
- Establishes and maintains strong accounting controls sufficient to ensure compliance with the regulation and mandates of all governing bodies, both internal and external;
- Perform analytical reviews of the monthly operating results to ensure the reasonability and accuracy of reports;
- Coordinate the preparation external audits and with local and group auditors;
- Assures timely responses to internal and external audit recommendations. Assures that corrective action plans are developed and implemented where needed;
- Ensure deliverables of self and team meet expectations;
- Support Group Finance Department initiatives, including software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide and group-wide improvements, through research, planning and implementation, as needed;
- Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor on a monthly basis;
- Achieves budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions; and
- Other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.
- Bachelors and/or Master’s Degree (preferred) in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting. ACCA qualified is preferred but not required.
- Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in accounting/finance (IFRS Accounting) both in the private and public accounting sectors. Big 4 experience is a plus.
- Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas.
- Capable of multitasking while adhering to internal or external operational and financial deadlines
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- English language proficiency is required.
- Strong work ethic, accountability, and team mentality.
