Cambodia FtF Finance Manager

Job Description

Opportunity

Abt Associates seeks a qualified Cambodian National to serve as Finance Manager to support the USAID-funded, five-year, Feed the Future Harvest II project in Cambodia. The Finance Manager supports the financial management for the project and enforcement of systems and procedures to ensure compliance with USAID regulations and local law. This will include work in budget formulation, financial planning, accounting/budget execution, and monthly financial reporting. The Finance Manager reports to the Director of Operations.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintains and manages accounts of the Harvest II project, including daily supervision of cash position and accounts and petty cash and financial filing system (both paper and electronic) of the Harvest II office

• Applies expert knowledge of accounting classifications to determine correct classification of costs

• Prepares recurring and one-time detailed reports of allotments, accruals, etc.

• Periodically reconciles accounting records. Monitors expenditures against the project budget

• Reports on cost variances and budget deviations

• Maintains accounts receivable files, obligations, and liquidations

• Enters all financial transactions from a wide variety of documents into project Quicken database.

• Advises Director of Operations and Chief of Party on budgetary matters

• Oversees the day-to-day financial management and accounting and Manages project bank accounts, reconciles monthly accounts and bank statements; submits receipts and invoices to Abt Associates
• Reviews vouchers and payment requests, including proper back-up documentation to ensure compliance with Abt Associates policies and procedures and USAID rules and regulations
• Assists with procurement of project supplies, services, and other items in accordance with USAID rules and regulations, as needed
• Ensures timely payments to staff, consultants, and vendors
• Calculates and issues payroll; calculates and submits payroll taxes to the proper authorities
• Maintains complete, accurate and timely financial records in compliance with USAID and Abt Associates policies and procedures; prepares and submits monthly financial reports
• Maintains and oversees internal controls with direction from the Director of Operations
• Prepares estimates of monthly cash requirements and ensures that funds are efficiently transferred from headquarters to field office and funding is available to support timely payment of all project and operations costs
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Skills / Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s Degree in Administration or related studies
• Minimum of 4 years of financial management experience
• Excellent knowledge of Cambodian accounting and tax requirements and USAID rules and regulations regarding accounting, finance, and procurement
• Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills
• Good computer skills including excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office® applications, particularly Excel
• Professional integrity and discretion in the handling of confidential information and data.
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Problem identification and solving and ability to work under pressure
• Easily works in a team environment as well as individually
• Fluent in English is required
• Experience with Quicken and/or Quickbooks preferred

To Apply

Please email your CV (resume) and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the position you wish to apply to CambodiaFtFRecruiting@abtassoc.com. Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email

About the Organization

Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. Founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1965, Abt Associates was built on the concept that sound information and empirical analysis are the best foundations for effective decision making. The firm blends the subject matter expertise of our staff with technical capabilities in applied research, program implementation, and data collection to shape policy, strengthen systems, measure performance, and deliver other solutions to our public and private sector clients. Examples of Abt Associates’ work include nationally recognized research, evaluation, and technical assistance to improve the efficiency of healthcare systems, the effectiveness of government housing programs, the production of food, and the measurement of public opinion. Abt’s staff of more than 2000 includes national and international experts who are known for their understanding of communities and governments worldwide, innovative research techniques, and insightful—and often groundbreaking—analyses and recommendations. Approximately 51 percent of our staff has graduate degrees; one in six has a doctorate. Our staff’s educational and professional disciplines include economics, engineering, environmental analysis, epidemiology, food security, health, housing, international development, psychology, social science, statistics, and survey methodology. Abt’s research staff is experienced with prominent statistical software packages, including SPSS, SAS, and STATA, along with qualitative software such as NVIVO and Atlas. In 2011, Abt Associates was ranked among the top 20 global research firms and one of the top 40 development innovators. Abt has offices in Atlanta, Ga.; Bethesda, Md.; Cambridge, Mass.; Chicago, Ill.; Durham, N.C.; and New York City and program offices in nearly 40 countries in Africa, Central and Southeast Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East and North Africa. www.abtassociates.com