Deputy Head Finance (Urgent)

Job Description

The job incumbent is required to properly accomplish the project sponsorship activities, form positive and close relationship with sponsored children, keep the long term relation with sponsors by providing progressive information, Provide reliable information to the national sponsorship department and give swift replies, ensure the implementation of the sponsorship policy support document, follows information on the general activities of the project and pass relevant information for the sponsorship department consumption.

Duties

• Overseeing different projects and work with project managers project accountants to meet their financial requirements
• Assist Head of Finance in implementing and strengthening the internal control system including supplier check and policies of the organization
• Regular review and update the financial policies/procedures to ensure SOS co-workers well understanding and smooth implementing
• Develops internal control systems to determine if system are adequate and in accordance with management policies, procedures, integrity and compliance
• Assist Head of Finance to prepare financial reports and yearly budget proposal for the whole country submits to international Office-Asia and on the budget planning exercises (annual, reviews etc.,) and act as focal point for the answerable to all project head when required.
• Identify key areas of risk within the organization and propose appropriate controls to mitigate the risks.
• Review the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of financial information and other disclosures provided to management
• Performs financial, performance, and electronic data processing,
• Evaluate effectiveness of each project in achieving their desired project results;
• Work with relevant co-worker and project heads to strengthen and improve financial control, clearances, budget formulation, variances finding and loophole, preventing of fraud and setting up effective system for monitor its.
• Any other task assigned by Head of Finance as and when required
• Conduct financial audits which are assigned from Head of Finance to assess the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the established internal controls and procedures. Then prepare audit reports in line with the approved audit plan.
• Discuss audit findings and recommendations with line managers and report significant issues..
• Monitor timely implementation of the management actions recommended in the audit reports.
• Prepare document and annual financial report for external auditor to get a grant audit report as the requirement of SOS Children’s Villages International
• Perform auditing in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards; performs operational efficiency and determine whether internal control policies are adequate and recommends implementation of an improved internal control policies and procedures.
• Performs compliance audits, investigates fraud and misuse of SOS funds.
• Ensure compliance to all internal and external policies, contractual and statutory obligations (e.g. tax laws, labour laws etc)
• Provides advice and guidance to the Head of Finance related to tax liability and is responsible for analyzing and identifying system change needs and recommending the most cost-effective programming or system enhancements to meet business requirements.
• Develops processes/procedures for co-workers’ payroll remittances, ensures application of various policies and arranges for the employer’s benefit properly allocated.
• Manages and controls the production of, balancing and submission of annual Income Tax returns and other tax liabilities as per royal government of Cambodia’s Taxation policy.
• Consolidated all data from projects into Navision software to produce the monthly report and submit to international office.
• Develop audit recommendation implementation report on quarterly basis
• Develop any other reports assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Qualification & Experience:

• Certified accountant, finance, or audit certificate
• Minimum of five years of experience with NGOs, UN agencies, or private sectors
• Proficient in accounting, financial systems, and auditing
• Strong planning, budgeting, leadership, management, and legal compliance skills
• Ability to travel for SOS projects
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills
• Proven track record of achieving results
• Experience in finance management, auditing, financial analysis, and process improvement (preferred)
• Experience with large-scale financial transactions and reporting (preferred)

Essential Values, Behaviors and Skills:

• Good facilitation, diligent and interpersonal skills
• Good at problem solving and Flexible and able to embrace change positively
• Good at decision making to reinforce the organization’s strategic goals
• Strong motivation and ability to work and deliver under short deadlines
• Strong cooperative efforts across departments to achieve common organizational goals
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field
• Advanced degree in finance, accounting, or business administration (preferred)
• Proficient in accounting software (Microsoft D365, Microsoft Navision, QuickBooks)
• Tax preparation software
• MS Word & Excel processing software

How to Apply:

SOS Children’s Villages of Cambodia is committed to the protection of children. We do not employ staff whose background is not aligned to our child protection practices. Hence, employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.

Successful candidate we will provide as below:

• High competitive salary
• Child allowance
• Medical allowance
• Housing allowance
• Meal Allowance
• NSSF and Pension Funds
• Old Age Fund after passed probation
• 13th Month Salary

Application Information

As this position is needed to fill up urgently, so the interview will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled up. Interested Candidates are requested to apply early

Interested candidates please submit CV and Cover Letter (in one file) and complete our application form as attach, Salary expected and mention the position which you are interested to apply to address or email provided in the contact details.

Note: This position involves working with a not-for-profit organization committed to children and adult safeguarding and is subject to strict safer recruitment checks. The successful candidate will be required to go through background verification checks to verify their suitability to work for SOS Children’s Villages Cambodia.

Contact Information: 

• Address:  # 44Bis, Street 334, Sangkat Boeng Keng Kang Ti Muoy, Khan Boeng Keng Kang, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
• Contact Name: Ms. Them Sokheng , Senior HR Coordinator
• Phone: 012 986 466/ 023 219 190
• E-mail: sos.recruitment@soscvcambodia.org
• Website: www.sos-childrensvillage.org