The Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) is a Cambodian non-for-profit research institution established in 1953, IPC is today a scientific research establishment declared of public utility placed under the high patronage of the Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Cambodia and under the responsibility of the Institute Pasteur on the scientific and technical levels. The IPC is a member of the Pasteur Network, which brings together 33 institutes present on five continents. It shares the Pasteurian values and the ethical charter to which the Pasteur Institutes are bound. The IPC has more than 300 employees, including about 30 expatriates of 10 nationalities and includes 6 research units. It carries out research activities in health biology, public health and service activities (Medical Biology Laboratory, vaccinations and water and food analyses) and training.
The lnstitut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) is recruiting a Financial Controller to reinforce its Finance department.
Why Join IPC?
The Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and empowering workplace. We promote transparency, non-discrimination, and professional development for all staff.
By joining IPC, you will:
- Work in an internationally collaborative and respectful environment
- Contribute meaningfully to public health and high-impact scientific research
- Access continuous learning opportunities tailored to your career path
- Be part of a team that actively supports gender equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Join an institution recognized for its integrity, innovation, and global scientific partnerships
Position Overview:
The scope of this position covers both project-level and institutional (IPC-wide) financial controlling. The Financial Controller works under the supervision of the Head of Financial Controlling and contributes to the creation and follow-up of institutional budgets, funded research projects budgets, and service activities P&L.
Recruitment conditions:
- Language: Proficiency in English is required; French may be beneficial.
- Position: Full-time.
- Contract: The initial contract is offered for 1 year (renewable).
- Start Date: Available to start as soon as possible.
- Remote Work: Possibility to work remotely, subject to job role and management approval.
- Benefits:
- Private health insurance including family coverage and life insurance
- NSSF (Health Care, Occupational Risk, Retirement)
- Khmer New Year, Pchum Ben and End-of-Year Bonus
- Annual leave plus an additional day every three years
- Multicultural environment with staff from different nationalities
- Opportunities for growth and career advancement
Main Responsibilities:
- Project Financial Monitoring: Monitor project budgets and variances. Ensure on-time and accurate register of expenses in coordination with accounting and procurement. Maintain up-to-date project data in the system (Cost centers, budget lines, HR allocations …)
- Financial Reporting: Prepare periodic project financial reports in compliance with internal and external standards.
- Coordination with Project Teams: Liaise with project managers and heads of research units to ensure accurate and reliable project financial data and projections. Lead recurrent meetings to track defined action plans.
- Project invoicing: Prepare, submit and monitor effective payments of projects invoices to funders
- Compliance: Ensure project-related transactions comply with applicable legislation, accounting standards, IPC internal controls, and donor requirements. Support the implementation and strengthening of internal financial control procedures at the institutional level.
- Audit Assistance: Support internal and external audits at project and institutional levels, including documentation and analysis, and liaise with auditors and donors.
- Services and support functions Financial Controlling:
- Contribute to IPC-wide budget monitoring and financial performance analysis across departments, units, and service activities.
- Monitor IPC cost centers and service activities in line with approved budgets and financial policies.
- Coordination & Allocation of Work: Carry out assigned controlling activities (research units and/or service activities) as defined by the Head of Financial Controlling and contribute to team coordination to ensure continuity and consistency of financial control activities.
Candidate Profile:
- Qualification & Experiences
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting, including exposure to project follow-up.
- Skill & Competencies
- Understanding of financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement).
- Proficiency in accounting software/ERP systems – Dynamics 365 Business Central is preferred.
- Knowledge of audit processes and internal controls.
- Strong command of MS Office 365, particularly Excel.
- Ability to use financial analysis and reporting tools (Power BI, Jetreports,..).
- Behavioral Competencies:
- Attention to Detail: Ability to verify and ensure the accuracy of financial data.
- Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with project teams and institutional stakeholders.
- Integrity: Commitment to high ethical standards and confidentiality in financial operations.
- Initiative: Ability to identify risks and propose improvements to financial control processes.
- Communication: Ability to clearly present financial information to internal stakeholders.
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze financial trends and identify variances or risks.
- Adaptability: Ability to adjust priorities between project-level and institutional-level financial controlling tasks.
The complete application includes a cover letter – with salary expectations, copies of diplomas if any, work certificates, curriculum vitae with a recent photo, Identity Card photocopy – all certified documents to the originals – are to be sent to the Human Resources department of Institut Pasteur du Cambodge #5, Monivong Blvd, Phnom Penh or by email to: recrutement@pasteur-kh.org, phone number: 092 777 665.
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