Finance Officer - National Consultant
MINISTRY OF HEALTH Job location: Phnom PenhLogin to see salary
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# Hiring1
Job TypePermanent Job
Exp. LevelExecutive/Officer
Job FunctionAccounting / Finance
IndustryPharmaceutical / Health Care
Preferred ApplicantLocal
Required LanguageKhmer , English
DeadlineApr 23, 2026
LocationPhnom Penh
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assist in preparing the Annual Work Plan and Budget (AWPB) in accordance with the government chart of accounts, Annual Project Financial Statements, approved categories, and monitor expenditures against the budget;
- Set up and maintain QuickBooks accounting software to meet project financial reporting requirement and government reporting standards;
- Prepare payment vouchers for day-to-day financial transactions;
- Assist in consolidating the project annual budget plan for ADB fund and GCF funds;
- Review and record expenses in the accounting system to ensure transparency and eligibility in accordance with the Financial Management Manual (FMM);
- Verify proper authorization of expenditures and ensure correct classificationby nature of expenses, sources of funding, and categories;
- Prepare and submit withdrawal applications to ADB through MEF (using CPD, where applicable), following-up on payments; Ensuring timely and accurate Imprest Account reconciliation.
- Maintain accounting files in accordance with established accounting procedures
- Prepare and regularly update the fixed assets register.
- Assist in providing training to project accounting staff at all levels and conduct regular supervision visits;
- Assist in preparing quarterly and annual project progress reports;
- Maintain and regularly update the budget and expenditures tracking list to ensure alignment with the Approve annual work plan and to monitor variances
- Support hospitals and PHDs to prepare and implement costed medical equipment maintenance plans and train staff to sustain the process.
- Assist PHD and hospital planning/budgeting teams in preparing rolling 3‑year hospital funding starting for 2028-2031 forecasts and strengthen their capacity for annual updates.
- Guide MOH DPF and PHD planning units in preparing hospital budget forecasts for MOH strategic and annual budgeting cycles and train staff on budgeting methodologies.
- Assist PHD finance and hospital finance teams in implementing and operationalizing the standardized accounting and reporting system starting 2029, including on‑the‑job coaching.
- Support hospital finance teams in preparing consolidated quarterly financial reports and strengthen their skills in financial analysis and budget monitoring.
- Develop and deliver training, SOPs, templates, and guidelines across all FM areas and implement a structured knowledge transfer plan for post‑project sustainability.
- Assist internal and external auditors by providing requirement documentation, facilitating assets verification, and coordinating with concerned IAs for audit purposes; and
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the Project Director/Project Manager.
Qualifications and Skills
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public financial management (Master degree in Finance or Accounting or relevant subjects preferred, but not required);
- At least 7 years of experience in public sector financial management, preferably with health sector exposure;
- Familiar with Standard Operating Procedures and Financial Management Manual (SOP/FMM) issued by the Government;
- Demonstrated experience working on ADB or other development partner-funded projects in FM, budgeting, reporting, or PFM strengthening.
- Proven track record in capacity development, institutional strengthening, and on‑the‑job training with government entities.
- Strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, accounting systems, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Good knowledge of the health operations and health financing in the Kingdom of Cambodia is an advantage;
- Strong knowledge in using accounting software and be able to customize to generate reporting requirement of the project;
- Familiar with working ethos and practices of the Royal Government of Cambodia;
- Experience in carrying out training on financial management is an advantage;
- Very good interpersonal communication skills;
- Proficiency in English.
How to Apply
Interested candidates shall submit their Expression of Interest (EoI) through the ADB’s CMS (Consultant Management System) at cms.adb.org. In case candidates are not yet registered on the ADB’s CMS, they are advised to immediately register themselves through the CMS online portal and then submit their EoI through the CMS. In addition to the above, candidates may (but not mandatory) also send their CV including a cover letter, by or before the submission deadline to H.E Moeung Vannarom, Project Manager, Ministry of Health.
NameH.E.Dr. Moeung Vannarom
TitleProject Coordinator
Phone Number+855 23998549 /
Emailmoeungvannarom@gmail.com
Address#18, Street 118, Sangkat Mittapheap, Khan 7 Makara, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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