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Senior Finance Officer

with Welthungerhilfe/GAA

BTDC-ID: 32887

Closing Date: 07-Jan-2025

Announcement Description

Deutsche Welthungerhilfe (formerly known as German Agro Action/GAA) was founded in 1962. Today it is one of the biggest private development organisations in Germany. Non-profit, politically independent and nondenominational, the organisation works under the leadership of an honorary board and the patronage of the German President.

Welthungerhilfe Cambodia is currently looking for a Senior Finance Officer for the Country Programme. The position will be based in Phnom Penh with frequent travels to the project offices.

Senior Finance Officer

Category: Accounting, Banking / Finance
Type : Job Opportunity
Location: Phnom Penh
Schedule: Full-time
Salary: N/A

Unit: Financial and Administration Unit
Immediate Supervisor: Finance Manager
Technical Responsibility: Head of Finance and Administration (based in Yangon)
Duty Station: Phnom Penh, Welthungerhilfe Cambodia Country Office
Subordinate Position(s): None
Project No.: Relevant to Program closure and tax audit
Salary Group: Consultancy-based our fixed-term contract (to be
determined)
Duration: February 2025 – January 2026, with possible extension

Duties

Objectives of the Position
The objective of the Senior Finance Officer position is to provide critical support to WHH Cambodia in its
program closure, with a particular focus on:
Supporting the tax audit process to ensure compliance with Cambodian tax laws.
Coordinating closely with the WHH office in Bonn, Germany, to align financial reporting and compliance requirements.
Reviewing financial reports from partners to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Managing and reconciling financial data and ensuring proper booking into WHH’s accounting system.
Duties and Areas of Responsibility
Duties with Own Area of Responsibility
The Senior Finance Officer will be responsible for:
Assisting the Finance Manager in preparing for and supporting the tax audit, including organizing and reviewing necessary financial records.
Reviewing partner financial reports to verify accuracy and compliance with WHH standards.
Managing and accurately booking financial data into WHH’s accounting systems (e.g., FundsPro, ProMis).
Ensuring timely and accurate financial reconciliation and reporting for program closure purposes.
Assisting with the resolution of any identified financial or tax discrepancies during the audit process.
Duties without Own Area of Responsibility
Coordinating with WHH’s office in Bonn, Germany, to align financial processes and reporting for deregistration and tax compliance.
Supporting the Finance Manager in preparing donor fund requests and finalizing financial statements.
Participating in discussions with auditors, legal advisors, and other external stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of the tax audit and deregistration process.
Performs other tasks which arise during the contract

Requirements

Essential:
Cambodian national.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in financial administration or compliance roles, preferably with NGOs or INGOs.
Knowledge of accounting software and systems, including FundsPro and ProMis.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Desirable:
Previous experience supporting tax audits or organizational closure processes.
Familiarity with donor reporting standards and partner financial management.
Experience liaising with international offices and coordinating cross-border financial processes.

Qualified women and men are encouraged to apply!

Interested persons should submit an application letter (maximum 1 page) and an updated CV (maximum 3 pages), mentioning the expected daily fees in USD, contact number, and contact details of at least 3 professional references in English by mail provide in the contact details by 17:00 with the subject heading “Senior Finance Officer”

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Welthungerhilfe is committed to fighting terrorism in all its activities. Accordingly, any applicant who is offered employment will be screened against lists of known and suspected terrorists.

Contact Name

Yadana May Htay Myint

Email

Yadanamayhtay.Myint@welthungerhilfe.de

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