The World at Abt

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.

The Opportunity

The Employ Activity will focus on equipping Cambodia’s emerging workforce with job skills tailored to sectors with the potential to drive inclusive economic growth and diversification over the coming decade. Working with local partners such as NGOs, private businesses, universities, and vocational training institutions, Employ will emphasize improving the capabilities of women and youth in science, technology, and innovation, concentrating on areas like the green economy, STEM-related fields, digital technology, and manufacturing, among others.

The Director of Finance & Operations (DFO) will manage the Activity’s finances and supervise the procurement, grants, finance, human resources and administrative staff. The DFO will ensure adequate and appropriate internal financial management controls are in place and are compliant with all USAID and Abt Global polices and regulations. The DFO will provide financial oversight to all Employ activities and ensure financial management processes and controls meet internationally recognized accounting standards. Specifically, the DFO will track project expenses, oversee the preparation of monthly financial reports and quarterly accrual projections, and lead the annual budgeting process. The DFO will manage the financial and administrative aspects of all grants under contract or sub-agreements under the activity.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support during start-up and close-out, including project office set up, operations and logistics, and other administrative tasks.

• As a member of the leadership team, communicate and collaborate effectively to ensure that all aspects of Finance & Operations support the team to meet its goals, deliverables, and results. Monitor financial performance and progress toward objectives.

• Directly supervise the project’s finance, operations, and grants personnel.

• Monitor expenses against the budget, and provide precise, detailed reports during start up and throughout implementation and close-out.

• Liaise with Abt Global internal support functions (e.g., contracts and subcontracts) to ensure smooth flow of roles and responsibilities.

• Advise staff on donor requirements; provide training on financial management, recordkeeping operational systems, and policies as needed.

• Manage all aspects of procurement, from planning to purchasing, in compliance with Abt’s policies and standards.

• Implement fraud mitigation and pro-compliance practices and ensure systems and processes are implemented effectively to support implementation of the award.

• Ensure that all financial information is consolidated on time and provided to the COP as appropriate for analysis and dissemination to inform programmatic and management decisions.

• Ensure appropriate systems and cost effective, timely procedures such as cash management, vendor payments, and budgeting are in place to properly disburse, account, budget and report project funds and have the proper internal controls.

• Monitor effective oversight and support to recipients of grantees to ensure consistent compliance with the terms of their agreements including financial management and compliance with donor regulations.

• Provide training and orientation to project personnel and mentorship and capacity strengthening to local grantees recipients on project policies and procedures as well as building skill-levels in the areas of finance, accounting, budget oversight, subaward compliance, reporting, project management and more.

What We Value

• Bachelor’s Degree, or higher, in finance, business administration, accounting or related area of study.

• At least twelve years of relevant experience (or Master's and 10 years) managing regulatory, contractual, legal and financial compliance requirements associated with US Government funding including in-depth knowledge of USAID financial management rules and regulations experience.

• At least five years of demonstrated knowledge of USAID' operating environment, policies, rules and regulations.

• Experience managing USAID grants under contract with local organizations.

• Direct experience of at least two to three years supervising staff and managing teams.

• Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office applications, accounting software such as QuickBooks and internet skills.

• Advanced communication and writing skills in English.

• Citizens/nationals of Cambodia strongly encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development.

Abt Global Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Abt will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

Abt is committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate background checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Abt also participates in the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (https://misconduct-disclosure-scheme.org/) . In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Around the world, vulnerable populations face an array of complex problems. At Abt Global, we’re committed to making fundamental societal change in these disproportionately affected communities. We help wherever we’re needed. Here, you’ll collaborate with an international network of talented colleagues as you design and implement solutions for critical health, climate, economic, and governance issues. In partnership with local and indigenous communities you will help to improve lives and livelihood. All the while having the support and encouragement of leaders who always put your career and wellbeing first. Come make a World of Difference with us.

At Abt, our commitment to creating a more equitable society for populations around the world starts from within. We understand how communities can flourish when people are given the right resources and support, and at Abt we continuously strive to cultivate a culture where there are no barriers to personal and professional fulfilment. Our welcoming and inclusive environment, our stance on employee wellbeing and flexibility, our deliberate approach towards expanding our talent representation, and our Employee Networking Groups are just some of the ways we ensure that everyone at Abt can thrive. With an eye towards continuous improvement, we know there’s always more to be done. And we’re set on doing it.