Finance Manager

with UWS Cambodia
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BTDC-ID: 25198
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Finance Manager

Announcement Description

UWS Cambodia invites applications from eligible Cambodian candidates for the following full-time Finance Manager position. UWS is an international non-profit organisation strengthening primary education systems in remote and marginalised contexts. UWS has reached over 57,000 students, built capacity in 303 primary schools, and transitioned 68 schools to national education systems across Cambodia, Nepal, Myanmar, and Madagascar.

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  • Category: Banking / Finance, Accounting, Economics
  • Type : Job Opportunity
  • Location: Ratanak Kiri Province
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Salary: $900 - $1200

Department: Finance Department

Location: Banlung, Ratanakiri Province

Start date: As soon as possible

Contract type: 1-year fixed term contract, with possible extension

Work hours: Full time; 40 hours per week

Salary based on previous experience

Role summary

UWS seeks an experienced Finance Manager to lead UWS Cambodia’s Finance Department to perform financial, accounting, and HR functions. The nature of the position requires that the individual has extensive experience in a managerial role in finance and accounting.

Duties
  • Financial Management:
  • Overall responsible for financial management of UWS in line with strategic objectives set by the Country Team.
  • Ensure financial policies and rules/Standard Operational Procedures are followed and the financial management within the organisation is legal (in line with government laws and regulations).
  • Oversee the fund flow of UWS to all cost centres and programmes in accordance with budgets, maintaining accounts and programme contracts/agreements.
  • Ensure review, quality assurance and timely submission of all consolidated budgets, cash requests and consolidated financial reports produced by UWS cost centres for Cambodia projects.
  • Develop and oversee implementation of the UWS budget and revise it as necessary. Ensure cost efficiency and correct allocation of shared costs to relevant programmes/budget lines.
  • Monitor UWS project and programme budgets and expenditure, ensure compliance and advise on budget performance and, if applicable, suggest budget revisions.
  • Prepare consolidated budgets for proposals / new programmes.
  • Ensure timely monthly reporting of all transactions in the UWS accounting system and the reconciliations and monthly reports. Become the super user of UWS accounting system and support UWS Finance and Admin Manager/Officers in using the system.
  • Develop and supervise implementation of UWS internal control mechanisms and report back to management if any irregularity is identified.
  • Manage audit process for programme financial and performance audits covering expenses at all UWS cost centres, including tendering process for auditors, review of draft Audit statements and implementation of audit recommendations.
  • Contribute to the annual and quarterly UWS programme progress reports.
  • Review cash and bank payments and workflow invoices and ensure the accuracy of physical cash balances. Co-sign for UWS bank accounts in Cambodia.
  • Prepare tax declarations and ensure timely submission of correct payments to the tax authority.
  • Support UWS HeadQuarters in Anchor budget process and grant allocation.
  • Proactively contribute to financial development in UWS e.g. by participating in UWS HQ finance meetings physical and online.
  • Capacity Building:
  • Identify capacity development needs and subsequently suggest, design and assist in building capacity of finance/admin/HR staff where applicable.
  • Pro-actively support implementing partner(s) in follow up to audit recommendations and overall development of financial management system and control mechanisms.
  • HR:
  • Responsible for supervision of staff performance and ensuring delegation of tasks and secure priority of tasks and time for the individual staff.
  • Responsible for elaboration of job descriptions, contracts, salaries, insurance, official registrations, tax payments, leaves etc. in collaboration with the Country Director.
  • Work with the Country Director to conduct annual staff appraisals with the finance and administrative/support staff and also develop HR development plans.
  • Stay informed on and ensure compliance with the government rules & regulations related to national and international staff (labour & tax laws, visa, stay permit etc.).
  • Others:
  • Attend and actively participate in the staff meetings.
  • Any other relevant tasks assigned by UWS Country Director / Global Accounts Manager.
Requirements
  • Education & Professional Qualifications
  • Experience in non-profits will be highly encouraged.
  • Bachelor’s Degree (or above) in Finance / Accounting / Management / Economics.
  • Minimum 3 years of extensive experience in a managerial role in finance and accounting
  • Desired Skills & Competencies
  • Advanced Proficiency of MS Excel and Accounting Softwares.
  • Experienced in financial analytics and reporting (using accounting softwares).
  • Experience in capacity building of finance and non-finance staff
  • Advanced fluency in English language (verbal and written).
  • Experience in working in an international organisation.
 

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please send a covering letter & CV of no more than 2 pages via email to email provided in the contact details .You should give the names, positions, organisations and telephone contact numbers of two references, one of whom should be your current/most recent employer. References will only be taken once your express permission has been granted. 

Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and the vacancy will be closed when filled. 

Equal Opportunities

UWS Cambodia is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to our inclusive principles and do not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, status or sexuality. We welcome applications from any candidate with the relevant experience. 

Child Protection

The role includes contact with children and so candidates must display the characteristics or skills relevant to the UWS Child Protection Policy. UWS is committed to rigorous child protection procedures, and the successful candidate will be required to provide 2 confidential references, including at least one from their previous employer, and a letter of recommendation from the police, as a condition of employment.

 

Contact Details

Contact Name
  •  United World Schools
 
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