Assistant Manager-Finance

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
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
– 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.
– 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
HOW TO APPLY:
Email ​TO: soksilen.huy@eastwestseed.c om
Tel: 012 591 911