Our client is one of the leading insurance companies in Cambodia. They are seeking a Financial Controller who will support the Cambodia CFO to build the Finance function to operate to Company standards for Cambodia. He/she will be based in Phnom Penh.

• Ensure the adequacy of the control environment in the proposed operating model and processes
• Ensure the new Finance team build a knowledge of the key Finance requirements in relation to Life Insurance which is only 3 years old in Cambodia (focus on Financial Reporting and Planning & Analysis as Finance Operations will be outsourced to Malaysia FSSC)
• Support the building of relationship between the Cambodian Finance team and colleagues in Group Finance, Malaysia FSSC and SAP COE to ensure effective engagement following the business launch
• Assist in the preparation of the Finance department to embrace the organization Next Generation Finance (“One Step Ahead”) and act as a partner to the business and local Exco by providing insightful and timely analysis of business results
• Complete key tasks associated with the Finance operating model build and subsequent BAU operations as agreed with the CFO
• Support the Cambodia Finance team through the initial “go live’ months and associated Finance monthly closes and reporting
• Act as a positive influence on the team ensuring that Cambodia feels part of the family and approaches the business launch with confidence
• Support the CFO and train Cambodian Finance team in Business requirements on Group Finance Reporting / Planning & Analysis and support the development of processes to deliver leveraging Group Standard Company Finance systems

• Chief Finance Officer

• At least 7 years’ experience with insurance industry Finance requirements
• Understanding of insurance products preferred
• Business process design/documentation experience and track record on IT projects preferred
• Good analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and effectively in a complex environment
• Strong project management skills and ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Proficient in business process management systems such as ARIS
• Excellent PC skills especially on MS Excel/MS PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Team player with ability to lead
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Ability to negotiate and influence without having direct management authority
• Have a high level of initiative and ability to work independently
• Ability to work with and influence across functional teams while building a sense of shared business purpose
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible in a changing environment
• Good organization, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with ability to coach & train