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Job Opening: Local Head of Finance and Administration

The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is Switzerland’s international cooperation agency within the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA). SDC supports governmental and non-governmental actors in their aim to alleviate poverty, build peaceful and inclusive societies, and become equal and empowered partners within the global community.

The Swiss Cooperation Office in Phnom Penh is looking to fill the position of

Local Head of Finance and Administration

The holder of this position is responsible for

Financial Management: Overall responsibility for financial planning, disbursement, accounting and financial reporting
Project Cycle Management: Budgeting, reporting, data verification, payments, in close cooperation with operational staff
Administrative Management: Overall responsibility for administrative procedures, internal control system, logistics, facility management, archiving and IT management
Personnel Management: Supervised the Finance and Administration team to ensure effective collaboration, operational efficiency, and high-quality deliverables
Project Partner Support: Budgeting, financial management and reporting

Requirements

Master’s degree in economy, business administration and/or accounting (international standard)
At least 10 years’ experience in financial management, preferably in an international organisation
Substantial and relevant experience of the context and the instruments of international cooperation (ODA)
Substantial and relevant experience of Project Cycle Management (PCM)
Excellent written and spoken English
Strong leadership and management skills, proactive, goal and result-oriented conduct
Strong analytical and conceptual skills
Knowledge of French and/or German is an asset
Excellent IT and computer skills (MS Office and regular applications, SAP/Esprit, accounting software
Strong communication and negotiation skills and emotional intelligence

We offer

Excellent working conditions and attractive remuneration package

Start of employment: as soon as possible

SDC is a value-based, equal opportunities employer, appointing on merits by open competition. We highly encourage women and persons from diverse backgrounds to apply. Please send your CV
(incl. references, certificates and expected salary) and a one-page cover letter explaining your motivation to apply for this position electronically to phnompenh@eda.admin.ch by 31^st July 2025.

For more information on SDC programmes in Cambodia, please visit: www.eda.admin.ch/cambodia

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