Senior Accounting Consultant (Phnom Penh)

DFDL was established in 1994 and founded on a unique vision: to create an integrated legal and tax advisory firm, with in-depth knowledge of the developing jurisdictions in which we are based. Our dedicated professionals exhibit the acumen and insight necessary to assist you in navigating the legal and tax complexities and challenges. Drawing on a wide-ranging industry experience and finely tuned local knowledge in countries we operate in, we strive to provide concise, commercially focused and innovative advice, staying true to our original motto: “One Region. One Firm”.

DFDL has 12 offices including collaborating firms, in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

As a full-service firm, DFDL provides legal and tax services across a variety of industry sectors. To better serve our clients’ business needs, we have also organized our expertise into the following practice groups:

• Anti-Trust and Competition
• Aviation and Logistics
• Banking and Finance 
• Compliance and Investigations
• Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions
• Dispute Resolution
• Employment
• Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure 
• Investment Funds
• Real Estate and Hospitality
• Restructuring
• Tax and Transfer Pricing
• Technology, Media and Telecoms

Position:

We are looking for a Senior Accounting Consultant to be based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Reports to: Accounting Director

Key external relationships: Clients, Government Ministries, Chambers of Commerce, Business Associations

Key internal relationships: Head of the Regional and Cambodian Tax Practice, Taxation & Accounting team, Partners and Advisers, Managing Director, Deputy Managing Directors, Senior Managers

Salary range: Competitive, varying based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant and the needs of the Practice.

Position type: Full Time – Regular

Applicants eligible: Local residents

Working Hour: Mon-Fri, 8am –12pm and 2pm – 6pm

Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Main duties of the role

• Assist to prepare the business planning and strategy, one-off bookkeeping, Finance due diligence to monthly and yearly financial preparation for all engagement;
• Assist to prepare consolidation, merger & acquisitions, revenue recognition, and leasing;
• Assist to set up accounting policies and accounting for clients;
• Assist to review the daily bookkeeping with proper supporting documents;
• To finalize the Bookkeeping, and produce monthly, yearly Financial statement, one-off financial reporting, matter report, and management reporting base on CIFRS;
• Assist client in preparing the accounting plan and support in implementation of changes to the accounting systems; 
• Assist to review and finalize the payroll working, ToS/ToFB calculation and NSSF filling;
• Peer review the work of more junior staff and provide constructive feedback as necessary; 
• Help develop firm thought-ware on financial technical, accounting and reporting matters;
• Keep up to date with any developments relating to accounting, tax and customs laws, regulations and practice;
• Keep accurate time records;
• Participate actively in the Firm’s business development efforts, including government relations, various chambers of commerce, business clubs, and other relevant groups; and
• Participate in knowledge management, professional development, and Firm administrative activities as requested; and
• Undertake other duties as may be required of you from time to time

Essential skills & proficiency

• Holds a professional accounting qualification and at least three (3) years relevant work experience;
• Attention to detail
• Excellent time management and client management skills
• High communication skills in English (both verbal and in writing)
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and to operate in a multi-cultural environment
• Honesty, reliability, and a commitment to strict confidentiality

Desirable:

• Prior experience working at a professional services firm is an advantage;
• Prior experience working in a multicultural workplace is an advantage;
• Friendly and approachable, with good people skills; and
• Languages other than English and Khmer would be an advantage.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae or resume, accompanied by a covering letter outlining the candidate’s interest in and suitability for the position.

All applications and expressions of interest will be treated confidentially and reviewed only by DFDL Senior Management and the Human Resources team.

Please note that this position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed and processed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.