RISE Program Accountant

Workplace Circumstances

• Environment: Office
• Languages: English, Khmer
• Location: Phnom Penh

Position Summary

Location: Phnom Penh with frequent travel

The RISE Program Accountant is a core member of the finance team responsible for the financial health, transparency, and compliance of the RISE Program. Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager and working closely with the Grant and Financial Officer, this role ensures that all project financial transactions are accurately recorded and aligned with both World Renew policies and US government donor requirements.

A critical component of this role is facilitating financial workflows with local implementing partners. The Accountant will provide hands-on technical support to partners' accountants in Kampot, Siem Reap, and Ratanakiri, ensuring smooth fund transfers, accurate liquidations, and capacity building in financial reporting.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Financial Processing & Record Keeping
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date daily accounting records and ledgers for the RISE project using the organization's accounting software.
• Process project-related payments, advances, and reimbursements in a timely manner, ensuring all transactions are backed by proper supporting documentation.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and cash counts for project-specific accounts.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the RISE project in coordination with the Finance and Administration Manager.
• Partner Financial Facilitation & Support
• Serve as the primary financial focal point for local implementing partners in Kampot, Siem Reap, and Ratanakiri.
• Review and verify partners' monthly financial reports, liquidations, and fund requests to ensure accuracy and compliance before processing subsequent disbursements.
• Provide ongoing technical assistance, coaching, and capacity building to partners' accountants to strengthen their financial management systems.
• Conduct periodic field visits to partner offices to perform financial spot-checks and offer on-the-job mentoring.
• Grant Compliance & Coordination
• Collaborate closely with the Grant and Financial Officer to monitor project budget vs. actual expenditures and highlight any significant variances.
• Ensure all financial practices, procurement processes, and documentation for the RISE project strictly adhere to US government/donor regulations and World Renew’s internal controls.
• Assist the Finance and Administration Manager and Grant and Financial Officer in preparing for internal and external project audits, compiling necessary financial documentation.
• Other Obligations
• Maintain an organized and secure digital and physical filing system for all RISE project financial records.
• Perform other financial and administrative duties as assigned by the Finance and Administration Manager or the Country Director.

Languages

• Khmer - Fluent
• English - Fluent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Work History

• Accounting experience, preferably with NGOs for 3 years as a minimum

General & Technical Skills

• Experience with donor-funded projects and financial reporting.
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills.
• Good English and Khmer communication skills.