Accounting Officer

The Accounting Officer is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting and financial operations. This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, preparing financial documents and reports, and supporting the Finance Department with proper documentation and compliance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, trustworthy, and able to handle financial information confidentially.

The Accounting Officer will be responsible for the following key areas:

Accounting & Financial Transactions

• Daily Accounting: Record and maintain accurate accounting transactions, including income, expenses, purchases, payments, and receipts.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Prepare and process payment requests, invoices, receipts, and other supporting documents, and monitor outstanding balances.
• Cash & Bank: Assist with cash management, petty cash, bank transactions, and bank reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are properly supported.

Financial Records & Documentation

• Document Management: Maintain complete and organized accounting records, invoices, receipts, payment documents, and other financial supporting documents.
• Data Entry: Enter financial data accurately into accounting systems or Excel and ensure records are updated on a timely basis.
• Verification: Check supporting documents and verify that transactions are properly authorized and comply with our company’s internal procedures.

Reporting & Finance Support

• Financial Reports: Assist in preparing monthly, weekly, and other financial reports as required by the Head of Finance.
• Budget Support: Assist with monitoring departmental expenses against approved budgets and provide relevant information to the Finance Department.
• Audit Support: Prepare accounting documents and information required for internal and external audits or financial reviews.

Compliance & Internal Control

• Internal Controls: Follow our company’s financial policies, procedures, and internal control requirements to ensure accurate and accountable financial operations.
• Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality of financial, staff, student, supplier, and other sensitive information handled by the Finance Department.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software; knowledge of accounting principles and financial documentation is required.
• Experience: Previous experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or a related position is preferred.
• Communication: Good at written and verbal communication skills in both Khmer and English are essential.