Position: Finance Officer (Helen Keller)__Deadline:20-March

Location:  Phnom Penh

 

Guided by the remarkable legacy of its co-founder, Helen Keller, Helen Keller Intl partners with communities that are striving to overcome longstanding cycles of poverty. By delivering the essential building blocks of good health, sound nutrition, and clear vision, we help millions of people create lasting change in their own lives. Working in 20 countries – across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the United States – and together with a global community of supporters, we ensure every person has the opportunity – as Helen did – to reach their true potential.

We are currently recruiting a Finance Officer to provide essential support to the Finance Office on management and operation, ensuring effective finance operations and the delivery of high-quality staff support.

This is a local national recruitment. The position is based in Phnom Penh and requires regular travel to project sites if needed.

FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
The Finance Officer supports the Deputy Finance Manager and the Finance and Awards Manager and works closely with finance colleagues to ensure effective financial management for Helen Keller International Cambodia, in coordination with Helen Keller International global requirements. The position is responsible for accurate financial processing, compliant documentation, sound internal controls, and timely financial support to programs and operations in line with organizational policies and donor/agency regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Finance Management:

• Ensure proper organization, maintenance, and filing of all financial documents in compliance with Helen Keller International policies, internal controls, and donor/agency requirements.
• Prepare and process financial vouchers, including Bill Vouchers, Bill Payment Vouchers, and Journal Vouchers, based on approved requests and verified supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping records for all day-to-day expenses, including Phnom Penh office operations and provincial/field activities.
• Prepare general ledger entries and monthly schedules, including bank control and reconciliations, and support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Maintain, monitor, and report on assigned project financial activities, including budget monitoring, updates, reconciliation, and verification, in coordination with the Finance Team.
• Assist in preparing and processing monthly tax declarations in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational procedures.
• Organize and maintain physical and digital financial records; scan and upload documentation to SharePoint to ensure secure archiving, easy retrieval, and audit readiness.
• Ensure the correct finance templates, tools, and forms are consistently used and provide guidance to staff when necessary.
• Conduct initial review and quality checks of financial documents (e.g., expense reports and supporting documents from Program, M&E, and Operations teams), providing feedback and requesting corrections as needed.
• Review, initiate, and process operational payments, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance of supporting documentation; sign off as assigned under delegated authority.
• Support banking operations as requested, including transfers, payments, deposits, and collection of bank statements or related documentation.
• Assist in reviewing petty cash accounts, ensuring proper documentation, reconciliation, cash balance accuracy, and compliance with internal procedures; conduct surprise cash counts when required.
• Provide finance support to programs, projects, and operational teams, including support to field activities, under the direction of the Finance Team.
• Perform other finance-related duties and administrative tasks assigned by management to support effective day-to-day operations.
• Immediately report all security incidents or breaches of Helen Keller security and safety rules to Deputy Finance Manager, Finance and Award Manager and/or County Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree, fresh graduate, or final year student in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial management.
• Practical experience in financial management and accounting systems, if any.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, organizational skills, and honesty.
• Good communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow financial procedures.
• Proficiency in speaking and writing in Khmer.

FAIRNESS, BELONGING AND ZERO TOLERANCE TO ABUSE

• Help develop and maintain an environment that welcomes and develops a diverse workforce.
• Foster a work environment where everyone feels valued and included.
• Support employees’ evaluation and promotion processes based on skills and performance.
• Promote a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all members of the Helen Keller family, stakeholders in general, and particularly for the communities we serve.
• Follow Helen Keller Code of Conduct, helping to prevent any type of abuse, including workplace harassment, sexual abuse and exploitation, and trafficking in persons.
• Adhere to the Organizational Core Values

Please send CV and cover letter to
Email:      cambodia.recruitment@hki.org
Phone:    
Website: https://helenkellerintl.org/careers/us-international
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