Senior Accounting and Tax Service Officer

Workplace Circumstances

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

Position Summary

Working day : Mon-Sat (Sat half day)

Working Hour : 8:00am to 5:30pm (break 12:00 to 1:30pm)

As a Senior Accounting & Tax Service Officer, you will not only manage client engagements but also review junior team members, participate in tax audits, and build practical experience that supports long-term career growth into supervisory and management positions.

Career Growth: Your career progression at LKNG Consulting, is based on performance, capability, and commitment. High-performing team members will have opportunities to advance into supervisory and managerial roles while gaining valuable experience in accounting advisory, taxation, audit support, and client relationship management.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Accounting Services
• Liaise with clients to collect accounting records and supporting documents.
• Analyze accounting transactions and prepare accurate bookkeeping entries.
• Record accounting transactions using the double-entry accounting system.
• Prepare working papers and submit completed work for review.
• Review bookkeeping and accounting work prepared by junior team members and provide guidance where necessary.
• Maintain accounting records, cash books, and client files.
• Prepare Annual Accounting Record (ACAR) and other statutory reports.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely completion of client assignments.
• Tax Compliance Services
• Collect tax information and supporting documents from clients.
• Prepare monthly tax declarations.
• Submit completed tax returns for internal review by the Tax Advisor or Manager.
• Process tax declarations through the Cambodia e-Filing system.
• Prepare monthly tax payment schedules and supporting documentation.
• Prepare annual Tax on Income returns and other annual tax filings.
• Support and participate in tax audits.
• Attend meetings with tax authorities and represent the firm when assigned.
• Meet clients to explain tax matters, provide updates, and maintain professional relationships.
• Client Relationship
• Communicate professionally with clients through meetings, calls, and emails.
• Provide timely follow-up on client requests.
• Build strong, long-term relationships through reliable and professional service.
• Attend client meetings independently or together with management when assigned.
• Team Leadership & Quality Control
• Supervise and review work completed by junior accounting staff.
• Coach and provide technical guidance to junior team members.
• Ensure work quality meets LKNG Consulting standards.
• Assist supervisors in monitoring work progress and deadlines.
• Administration & Office Responsibilities
• Maintain both electronic and physical client files in an organized manner.
• Ensure confidentiality of all client information.
• Participate in internal training programs and professional development activities.
• Support office administration when required.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional working environment.
• Participate in daily office housekeeping duties together with the team to ensure the workplace remains clean and welcoming.
• Perform other duties assigned by Management.

Languages

• English - Good

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred

Work History

• Accounting, finance, or tax compliance for 3 to 5 years as a minimum

General & Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of bookkeeping and double-entry accounting.
• Good knowledge of Cambodia Taxation.
• Familiarity with accounting software and Microsoft Office.
• Moderate English communication skills (written and spoken).
• Experience handling multiple client accounts is preferred.
• Experience dealing with tax filings and tax authorities is an advantage.
• Previous experience reviewing junior staff's work is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working with numbers, calculations, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Ability to work independently while supporting team success.
• Good communication and client relationship skills.
• Willingness to learn, improve, and take on leadership responsibilities.
• High integrity and professional ethics.
• Positive attitude and strong sense of responsibility.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Patient, dependable, and committed.
• Curious and eager to learn.
• Results-oriented with strong ownership.
• Team player who is willing to support colleagues.
• Humble and willing to contribute to both professional work and shared office responsibilities.