Senior Accountant
DFDL, Cambodia

DFDL was established in 1994 and founded on a unique vision: to create an integrated legal and tax advisory rm, 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 Accountant to be based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Reports to: Accountant Manager, and Head of the Cambodia Tax Practice

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

Key internal relationships: Head of the Regional and Cambodian Tax Practice, Taxation amp; 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 set up accounting policies and accounting process for clients;
• Assist Assistant Manager or Manager in collating data from clients
• Assist to review the daily bookkeeping with proper supporting documents;
• Work closely to Manager to ensure that financial reports could be done accurately and in a timely manner
• Assist to review and finalize the payroll working, ToS/ToFB calculation and NSSF filling;
• Supervise staff assigned to engagement 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 tasks as requested; and
• Undertake other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Essential skills amp; proficiency

• Bachelor degree in accounting and finance and at least two (2) years relevant work experience;
• Computer literate (especially Ms.Excel) amp; Good knowledge in accounting software such as QuickBooks amp; Xero online.
• Attention to details
• Excellent time management and client management skills
• Good at communication skills in English (both verbal and in writing)
• Ability to work under pressure,
• Integrity, reliability, and a commitment to strict confidentiality
• Able to work as a team
• Problem solving skill

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. Applicatio

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