Finance Director for Living Arts International
| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Accounting, Banking / Finance, Exec. / Management |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | Khmer, English, Thai |
| Location : | Phnom Penh |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 21st December 2025 |
| Salary : |
Negotiable
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| Experience : | Minimum 3 years |
| Degree : | Bachelor |
Living Arts International (LAI) was initially registered in 2014 to provide strategic governance and administrative oversight to Cambodian Living Arts and Mekong Cultural Hub. It was restructured in 2018 to set it up for future growth, which enabled the organization to be agile and proactive during the COVID period and it has emerged stronger accordingly.
LAI's mission is to promote culture and the arts as a powerful force for a compassionate 21st century world. Spurred by its roots in Southeast Asia, it champions cultural initiatives that catalyse dialogue, connecting and grounding us in our humanity across borders.
LAI is a US-registered non-profit 501(c)3 organization, doing business as LAI, Cambodian
Living Arts and Mekong Cultural Hub. It has an additional branch office in Taipei (Living Arts
International Taiwan Office). Cambodian Living Arts (CLA) is registered in Cambodia, and
Mekong Cultural Hub (MCH) is currently in the process of registering in Thailand. The LAI Finance Department is responsible for accounting and financial management across the whole structure. LAI and CLA Cambodia are audited annually, and there are additional project audits as required by donors.
LAI is governed by an international Board of Directors, including a Finance Committee which meets 4-6 times per year.
LAI's annual budget is approximately $1.2 million USD and it is funded through grants (60%) and individual donations (30%) and earned revenue (10%). LAI also provides fiscal sponsorship services to smaller organisations in line with its mission. LAI has a Vision Fund for working capital and strategic opportunities, invested via a fund manager in the USA.
- Planning & Strategy
- Long-term financial forecasting and budgeting: Creating realistic and achievable financial projections that align with LAIs long-term vision.
- Scenario planning and sensitivity analysis: Exploring various “what-if” scenarios to understand the potential impact of different factors on LAI’s financial performance, enabling proactive growth planning and risk management.
- KPI development and performance monitoring: Identifying and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress toward strategic goals and identify areas for improvement.
- Market and competitive financial analysis: Analyzing market trends and competitor financials to identify opportunities and threats, informing strategic decision-making and competitive positioning.
- Management & Operations
- Oversight: Oversee budgeting, cashflow forecasting, monitoring and reporting, year-end accounting and audits, service delivery and compliance, ensuring adherence to tax and regulatory requirements.
- Process improvement: Develop and further refine financial systems, controls, and reporting frameworks, implementing process improvements and efficiencies.
- People: Line manage the Head of Finance, and oversee work of the other staff in the Finance department. Ensure roles and responsibilities within the department are aligned to LAI's needs.
- English - Fluent
- Khmer is preferred
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent, preferably with a professional accountancy qualification
- Minimum 10-years experience in Finance, with at least 3 years experience in a senior role, ideally in an international non-profit organisation
- A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, comfortable working independently and proactively in an intercultural and diverse working environment
- Exceptional communication skills and ability to distil complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
- Experience of implementing and managing dashboards and KPIs
- Strong technical proficiency in Excel, Quickbooks (or equivalent) and related tools
- Experience with grant management, grant making and fiscal sponsorship
- Experience working with multi-country operations
- Fluent working English; spoken Khmer an advantage
Please send your CV/ resume and a cover letter of up to 2 pages to email provided in the contact details.
Your cover letter should explain your interest and qualifications for the position. Please include details about how you would see working the 1.5 days, and how this might complement other jobs or projects you are involved in.
Thanks, From Khmer Online Jobs Team
| Organization : | Living Arts International |
| Contact Name : | Cambodian Living Arts |
| Email : | info@livingartsinternational.org |
| Address : | #13E, Street 830, Tonle Bassac Quarter, Sangkat Tonle Basak, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Website : |
http://www.cambodianlivingarts.org http://www.mekongculturalhub.org |
