Head of Finance and Operations
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Accounting, Banking / Finance, Economics
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Reporting To: Secretary General
Department/Location: Finance and Operations Department
Job Brief
The Head of Finance & Operations is responsible for leading the organization’s financial strategy, planning, reporting, and compliance while overseeing core operations including administration, IT, and the operations secretariat. The role ensures sound financial management through budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and adherence to accounting standards, while also driving operational excellence, policy implementation, and interdepartmental coordination. This position partners with senior leadership, external stakeholders, and auditors to provide strategic insights, strengthen governance, and support sustainable organizational progress.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and business risks.
- Deliver insightful financial reports to senior leadership.
- Strategic Business Support
- Partner with department heads to provide financial insights and improve decision-making.
- Support strategic initiatives through financial modeling and scenario analysis.
- Evaluate investment opportunities, cost-saving initiatives, and ROI projections.
- Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Ensure timely and accurate reports on monthly basis, quarterly, semi-annual and annual financial reports. Reports shall be consisted of Balance Sheet, Income Statements & Cash flow.
- Prepare consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting standards.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations, internal controls, and audit
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Handle, manage & facilitate PSWGs of G-PSF, CBHC PLC., and DF reporting.
- Support to other WGs, Committees & IBF, where required.
- Act as the finance point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and key vendors.
- Support investor relations or board reporting (if applicable).
- Secretariat Operations (Administration, IT/ICT, Communication, Coordination, Facilitation, Membership)
- Develop and execute the organization’s operational strategy, aligning it with the overall association objectives and sectoral targets.
- Lead and mentor the Administration, IT, and Operation secretariat foster a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
- Ensure policies and procedures are applied consistently and uniformly across all departments.
- Develop, implement and review operational policies and procedures.
- Oversee budgeting, reporting, planning, and project implementing in each department.
- Oversight the quality of plan and manage budget operation plans, prepare and supervise all financial documents.
- Review financial and operational reports, analyzing performance to drive efficiency.
- Oversee fixed asset and inventory control, purchasing requests, and budgetary compliance.
- Conduct departmental meetings, coordinate interdepartmental communication, and report to the Secretary General.
- Overseeing operational team of the Secretariat
- Ensuring good and timely coordination, facilitation & communication
- Regularly & Accurately Reporting to Secretary General
- And others, as required by Secretary General
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Fluent
- Khmer - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master's/MBA preferred).
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Experience in using accounting software and manual P&L, booking keeping, balance sheet for group of Companies.
- Experience in analyzing group of Companies’ business structure to develop efficient process, operation structure and accurate financial reports.
- Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in banking and financial sector with finance/accounting, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Strong understanding of GAAP/IFRS and financial regulations.
- Advanced Excel, financial modeling and data visualization skills.
- CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification.
- Supervise and mentor a team of finance professionals.
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication, leadership and analytical skills.
- Strategic thinker with a detail-oriented approach.
- High integrity and strong ethical standards.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and teams.
- Team Leadership & Development
- Oversee workload allocation and promote continuous skill development.
- Cultivate a culture of accountability, excellence, and collaboration.
