Junior Tax Consultant (Phnom Penh)

DFDL was established in 1994 and founded on a unique vision: to create an integrated legal and tax advisory firm, with in-depth knowledge of the developing jurisdictions in which we are based. Our dedicated professionals exhibit the acumen and insight necessary to assist you in navigating the legal and tax complexities and challenges. Drawing on a wide-ranging industry experience and finely tuned local knowledge in countries we operate in, we strive to provide concise, commercially focused and innovative advice, staying true to our original motto: “One Region. One Firm”.

DFDL has 12 offices including collaborating firms, in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

As a full-service firm, DFDL provides legal and tax services across a variety of industry sectors. To better serve our clients’ business needs, we have also organized our expertise into the following practice groups:

• Anti-Trust and Competition
• Aviation and Logistics
• Banking and Finance
• Compliance and Investigations
• Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions
• Dispute Resolution
• Employment
• Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure
• Investment Funds
• Real Estate and Hospitality
• Restructuring
• Tax and Transfer Pricing
• Technology, Media and Telecoms

Position:

We are looking to recruit a Junior Tax Consultant to be based out of the firm’s headquarters in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with career development and personal growth opportunities.

Reports to: Head of the Cambodia Tax Practice, Tax Manager and Senior Tax Managers

Key external relationships: Clients

Key internal relationships: Project Managers, Representative Partners, Senior Managers

Salary range: Competitive, varying based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant and the needs of the Practice.

Position type: Full Time – Regular

Applicants eligible: Local residents

Working Hour: Mon-Fri, 8am –12pm and 2pm – 6pm

Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Primary Responsibilities of the role

The primary responsibility of this position is to participate in building of strong value-adding practice expertise beyond the local tax advice and to contribute to the sustainability and development of the Company’ business.

Main duties of the role

• Prepare monthly and yearly tax returns and other tax and customs compliance documents;
• Keep up to date with any developments relating to tax and customs laws, regulations and practice;
• Research tax and customs related issues exclusively on behalf of the Firm and to clients of the Firm;
• Communicate with the General Department of Taxation and Customs officials;
• Participate in knowledge management, professional development, and Firm administrative activities as requested;
• Other tasks not specifically listed in this document may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

Essential skills & proficiency

• Holds a tertiary degree in Tax & Accounting, or another degree that includes significant studies in these disciplines;
• Has work experience in the Tax & Accounting field, or other related positions;
• Has excellent communication skills in spoken and written English;
• Has an enthusiastic attitude towards building a career;
• Demonstrates the ability to take initiative and pay close attention to detail;
• Honesty, reliability, and a commitment to strict confidentiality;
• Is self-motivated and is committed to self-improvement; and
• Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and Outlook.

Desirable:

• Prior experience working at a professional service company is an advantage;
• Prior experience working in a multicultural workplace is an advantage;
• Friendly and approachable, with good people skills; and
• Languages other than English and Khmer would be an advantage.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae or resume, accompanied by a covering letter outlining the candidate’s interest in and suitability for the position.

All applications and expressions of interest will be treated confidentially and reviewed only by DFDL Senior Management and the Human Resources team.

Please note that this position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed and processed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.