Deputy Accounting Manager

Job Description

About us

KYŌ Restaurant Group is a Japanese-focused food and beverage group founded in Cambodia in 2020. The group began with KYŌ Omakase and has since expanded into multiple dining concepts ranging from omakase to modern shabu, handroll bar, and Yakiniku.
Today, KYŌ Restaurant Group focuses on operating at consistently high standards to deliver not only great food, but personalized experiences. We want to continue strengthening our systems and processes so we can scale faster, smarter and with consistency.

JOB SUMMARY

The Deputy Accounting Manager runs the daily work of the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams for MS Co, TR Co and IP Co, and reports to the Accounting Manager. The position is accountable for accurate receivable, supplier and intercompany balances, and on-time payment batches. The jobholder acts for the Accounting Manager in their absence and coaches the two Supervisors and the Accounting Intern.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

•Run the daily and monthly work of the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams against the closing calendar set by the Accounting Manager.
•Review the bank reconciliations and customer receipts of MS Co, TR Co and IP Co each month, and resolve unexplained differences.
•Review supplier payment batches, three-way match results and payment vouchers, and submit each batch to the authorized approver in the paying company's approval matrix.
•Check that each payment leaves the bank account of the company that owes it, and that no company pays the bills of another company.
•Approve journal entries within delegated limits, and send credit notes and write-offs to the authorized approver in the company's approval matrix.
•Reconcile intercompany balances of IP Co, MS Co and TR Co every month, including amounts due from each OP Co, and clear differences before closing.
•Close the receivable and payable sub-ledgers of MS Co, TR Co and IP Co every month, and reconcile them to the general ledger before the trial balance is issued.
•Control cash risks by checking segregation of duties, bank mandate use and the petty cash funds of MS Co and TR Co. The person who uploads a payment never releases it.
•Prepare the monthly receivable aging, payable aging and cash position reports by company for the Accounting Manager.
•Act for the Accounting Manager in their absence within the delegated authority given.
•Coach and appraise the team, complete probation evaluations before the due date, give Learning and Development their training needs, and report misconduct to Human Resources on time.
•Perform other tasks assigned by the line manager.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENT

•Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
•5 or more years of accounting experience, including 2 years supervising accounts receivable or accounts payable staff.
•Experience in restaurant, F&B or multi-company groups preferred.
•Strong knowledge of receivable and payable controls, intercompany reconciliation, bank reconciliation and monthly closing.
•Working knowledge of Cambodian value added tax (VAT) and withholding tax rules on supplier and related-party payments.
•Advanced spreadsheet skills and experience with accounting systems.
•Fluent Khmer and good working English.
•Integrity, attention to detail and the ability to make practical decisions under deadline pressure.

COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENT

INTERNAL
•Accounting Manager
•Accounts Receivable Supervisor
•Accounts Payable Supervisor
•Deputy Tax and Compliance Manager
•Direct Procurement Supervisor
•Warehouse Supervisor

EXTERNAL
•Suppliers
•Banks
•External auditors
•OP Co bookkeepers

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT
☒ Yes ☐ No
If Yes, specify frequency: Ad hoc.

Why work with us?

By joining KYŌ Restaurant Group, you become part of a team driven by craftsmanship, hospitality, and the pursuit of excellence. We are passionate individuals who believe that great dining experiences are created through precision, teamwork, creativity, and genuine care for people.
At KYŌ, we strive to build an environment where every team member is empowered to grow, contribute ideas, and take pride in shaping memorable experiences for our guests. As we continue expanding our brands and redefining modern Japanese dining in Cambodia, we believe our success is built not by one person, but by the collective passion and dedication of our people.

How to apply

If you are someone who values growth, discipline, collaboration, and meaningful hospitality, we invite you to apply via below:
Email : KOUNGHENG.LIM@kyorestaurants.com and hellohr@sathawat.com

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview!