The Open Institute is a local non-governmental and not-for-profit organization whose mission is to facilitate knowledge sharing and communication for social development in Cambodia. It presently runs six programs: KhmerOS, Women Empowerment for Social Change, E-learning, Open Schools, Publications and Lexicography.

The Open Institute is seeking qualified candidates for the Finance Officer – One Position

1. Responsibilities

• To create, apply and control financial procedures and forms.
• To develop and maintain the Financial Manual to ensure that it is up to date and transparent.
• To prepare and maintain monthly the cash flow projection.
• To provide daily, weekly and monthly financial reports.
• To prepare and maintain up to date the accounting system, ensuring that all transactions are duly recorded.
• To prepare payrolls for the organization every month.
• To keep manage petty cash and be prepared for surprise cash counts.
• To store documents in a way that is simple to prepare justification and reports for donors. To prepare financial reports for donors.
• To prepare and update a fixed-asset inventory.
• To supervise and provide guidance to team members.
• To actively communicate within team and with other departments.
• To regularly communicate and develop reports, work plan, time schedule.
• To participate and contribute knowledge and experience to build team capacity.

2. Selection criteria

• Graduated from accounting or finance bachelor degree or equivalent degree.
• One-year experience as main accountant or accountant at an organization.
• Competent in the use of computer accounting software.
• Competent in the use of computer applications: Office applications, email, Internet, file management.
• Speak and write good Khmer and English language.
• Good interpersonal skills, time management, discipline, and able to work with little supervision.

3. Recommended Reading

It is strongly encouraged that you download and read the two documents below:

• Background of the Open Institute.
• Job description of the Finance Officer (in English, in the pdf format).

Submission of application

All the applicants are required to submit their applications including the following:

• A cover letter that addresses how your qualifications meet the selection criteria mentioned above.
• Last updated CV attached with a recent passport photo and relevant certificates.
• The editorial (in Khmer and in English) as required in section 3 (Only for Freelance Editor)