Finance Specialist
- Career Category: Accounting, Banking / Finance, Business Administration
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Reserved for Cambodian Nationals
Contract: 1 year
Under the supervision of the Operations & Grants Lead, the Finance Specialist is responsible for leading the implementation and management of the ACP4Climate in-country financial management system to ensure accurate, transparent and compliant financial operations. The role drives financial planning, budgeting, reporting and expenditure monitoring to ensure the program meets DFAT financial management, audit and accountability requirements.
The Finance Specialist plays a key role in maintaining strong internal financial controls, supporting the administration of program grants and procurements, and ensuring financial documentation is accurate and audit ready. The position contributes to maintaining the integrity and financial sustainability of ACP4Climate while enabling efficient program implementation.
- Lead the implementation and day-to-day management of the program’s in-country financial management system, ensuring strong internal controls and compliance.
- Manage financial transactions, payment processes and financial record keeping in accordance with program policies and donor requirements.
- Oversee preparation of budgets, financial forecasts and expenditure tracking for annual workplans and program implementation.
- Prepare accurate monthly financial reports and financial documentation to support reporting to DFAT and internal management.
- Monitor program expenditure against budgets and support financial analysis to inform management decision-making.
- Oversee month-end close processes and ensure timely completion
- Maintain organised and audit-ready financial records and documentation in preparation for financial reviews and audits.
- Provide financial oversight of grant budgets, expenditure, and reporting, ensuring compliance.
- Provide financial review of procurement processes, including verification of cost and compliance to financial controls.
- Supervise and mentor finance staff, including the Financial Officer, ensuring strong financial practices and professional development.
- Support continuous improvement of financial systems, processes and reporting practices.
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field.
- Experience in financial management or accounting roles for 7 years as a minimum
- Professional accounting certification (CPA, ACCA or equivalent) is desirable.
- Demonstrated experience managing financial systems and financial reporting in development programs, NGOs or donor-funded projects.
- Experience driving budgeting, forecasting and financial monitoring processes.
- Experience maintaining financial documentation and systems to support audits and compliance requirements.
- Experience supervising finance staff or working within a finance team structure.
- Strong knowledge of financial management systems, accounting practices and internal financial controls.
- Experience preparing financial reports, budgets and financial analysis.
- Knowledge of donor financial compliance requirements (experience with DFAT or other international donors desirable).
- Strong proficiency in financial management software and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to organise and maintain clear financial documentation and records.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in Khmer and English.
