Assistant Manager-Finance

Workplace Circumstances

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

Position Summary

The Assistant Manager - Finance incumbent will be fully accountable for end-to-end accounting, tax, financial operations, and compliance for EWCB. This role ensures accurate financial record-keeping, timely reporting, strict adherence to Cambodian tax laws and internal controls, and smooth day-to-day financial workflows. The role serves as the primary finance liaison for local operations, external authorities, and auditors while actively supporting the Finance Manager - EWHMTD & EWCB with financial analysis, planning, and operational decision-making. This position reports directly to the Finance Manager (EWHMTD & EWCB) and a dotted line reporting the Country Manager EWCB.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Accounting
• Accountable for day-to-day accounting transactions, ensuring accuracy and integrity across GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, cash/bank management, and inventory accounting.
• Oversee and process timely payments, invoice processing, and debt collection.
• Ensure strict compliance with Cambodian tax regulations, including accurate calculation, filing, and submission of monthly and annual tax returns (VAT, WHT, TOI, etc.).
• Coordinate internal and external audit processes for the Cambodia entity and implement audit recommendations.
• Maintain accurate inventory calculations, gross margin tracking, and financial database records.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and ensure compliance with internal accounting standards and policies.
• Reporting
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management report packages for review by the Finance Manager (EWHMTD & EWCB).
• Assist in monitoring financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying key variances and operational insights.
• Ensure full compliance with local statutory reporting requirements and group reporting timelines.
• Maintain complete, organized, and audit-ready financial records and documentation.
• Business Reporting
• Support the Finance Manager (Vietnam) and local EWCB teams in annual budgeting and periodic forecasting activities like quarterly, monthly..
• Serve as the main local contact for external regulatory bodies, banks, vendors, and audit firms in Cambodia.
• Identify operational cost optimization opportunities and support local process improvements utilizing available ICT tools.
• Address routine financial issues and provide practical accounting support to local department heads.
• People, Organization and Culture
• Provide guidance, work allocation, and performance management for local finance/accounting junior team members.
• Promote a culture of strong internal controls, transparency, and high accountability within the Cambodia operations.
• Collaborate closely with Finance Manager (EWHMTD & EWCB) and Country Manager (EWCB) to ensure alignment in accounting practices and financial systems.
• Key Success Factors
• Proven ownership and accountability for managing end-to-end accounting and tax operations in Cambodia.
• Strong technical capability in Cambodian tax laws, statutory accounting, and local compliance.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to bridge local operations in Cambodia with Finance Manager (EWHMTD) and regional Finance Director.
• Proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving and process efficiency

Benefits

• Allowance – Annual Bonus / 13th Month Salary
• Allowance – Meals
• Allowance – Mobile/Internet
• Insurance – Private Health
• Paid Leave - Maternity / Paternity
• Paid Leave – Annual
• Paid Leave – Family (maternity/paternity/elder care)
• Policy - No Harassment or Discrimination
• Policy – Provident Fund / (NSSF)
• Support Service - Free Health Checkups
• Training – Health & Safety

Languages

• English - Good is required

Qualifications

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

Work History

• Relevant experience in accounting/finance for 10 years
• A senior/supervisory role handling full-set accounting and local tax filings for 3 years as a minimum

General & Technical Skills

• Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, or pursuing) is a plus.
• Solid working knowledge of Cambodian tax regulations (VAT, WHT, Corporate Income Tax) and General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP/CAS).
• Direct experience working within ERP software environment (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar) and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Good understanding of operational business processes, cost controls, and financial variance analysis.
• Fluency in written and spoken Khmer and English
• High integrity, strong sense of responsibility, and ability to work independently in a separate legal entity environment.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven track record of meeting tight financial reporting deadlines.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively across cultures and functions.

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and problem-solving skills
• Core competencies :Business Insights & Farmer / Customer Focus,Action Oriented,Cultivate Innovation,Collaboration,Self Development,Communicate Effectively,Accountability
• Leadership competencies: Managing Execution,Drive Vision & Purpose With Global Perspective,Strategic Mindset,Develops Talent,Builds Effective Teams,Courage,Instills Trust,Decision Quality
• Technical competencies: Tech Savvy,Accounting knowledge with an understanding of tax laws,Knowledge of the functioning of an ERP,Expertise in spreadsheets and presentation tools,Project management skills