Cambodia Development Resources Institute (CDRI)

External Auditor

FinancePosted 1 mo ago

Location

Phnom Penh

Job Type

INTERNSHIP

Experience level

Internship

Work Mode

On-site

About the role

BTDC-ID: 41390 CLOSING DATE: 30-Sep-2026 Expected Outputs External Auditor Contact Details OFFICE ADDRESS # 56, Street 315, Khan Tuol Kouk, Phnom Penh, Cambodia CONTACT NAME Cambodia Development Resource Institute EMAIL TO: netra@cdri.org.kh Announcement Description CDRI works to produce independent, objective, high quality policy-relevant development research, to maximize its accessibility to policy makers, influencers and stakeholders and to have it affect policy in five interrelated areas that are key for Cambodia’s sustainable development: Policy Research in Agriculture and Rural Development Development Economics and Trade Educational Research and Innovation Natural Resource and Environment Governance and Inclusive Society CDRI undertakes its programmes and projects in partnership with Cambodian government institutions and their international development partners, other research and tertiary education institutions and civil society organisations.
It disseminates its research knowledge and products through a number of communication strategies: conferences, workshops, seminars, broadcast media, print media, library collection and information sharing, small group communication and interpersonal communication.
Expected Outputs External Auditor CAREER CATEGORY: Consultancies LOCATION: Phnom Penh SUMMARY Scope of Work The scope of service must include the annual deliverable as following: The statutory audit goals are to acquire reasonable assurance of the current policies pertaining to its Accounting and Internal Control System, as well as to identify issues and areas for improvement.
The Assignment are as follows: Examine the evidence and supporting documentation to determine compliance with CDRI/ Cambodia policy and local legislation.
The review of all sample selection of financial supporting documents should be performed during the agreed schedule for audit field work at CDRI office.
CDRI will not expect the request for second audit field work with the additional sample selections.
Proactively follow up with CDRI team for any pending documents of clarification in timely manners.
Examine the accounting principles utilized and the overall presentation of financial statements to Accounting and Auditing Regulation (ACAR) Produce and independent audit report.
Complete particular audit and submit audit reports by the timeframes specified in order for CDRI to fulfill the ACAR deadline.
The External Auditor will issue a report with an appropriate opinion on the financial statements of CDRI in accordance with pursuant to Prakas No.
563 dated July 10, 2020 of the Ministry of Economic and Finance, the Royal Government of Cambodia.
CDRI wishes to engage the services of an audit firm for the annual financial audit of fiscal year 2026, which will run from 01 January to 31 December 2026, with a total approved budget of USD 2,333,989.
The audit will be conducted in accordance with Cambodia International Standard on Auditing, and the financial statements will be prepared in accordance with CIFRS for NFPEs, which comprise the statement of fund balance and the statement of receipts and payment for the year ending and the note to the financial statement using USD and KHR.
Eligibility Reporting Requirements The auditor must submit two reports, the financial statements audit report and Managements letter, in Khmer and English.
The auditor’s reporting must comprise an independent Auditor’s report in compliance with Cambodian International Standard on Auditing (CISA) and the financial statement shall be prepared in according to the CIFRS for NFPEs) to be attach in the audit report.
Management Letter: containing audit findings and weakness discovered throughout the audit process.
Regardless of materiality, the auditor must estimate the amount of expenditures that lack appropriate support evidence.
The auditor must provide recommendations to remedy the weakness identified, which must be given in priority order.
If the auditor determines that no findings or weaknesses were discovered during the audit session that would warrant a Management Letter, this determination must be explained in the audit report.
Financial Statement Audit Report: Prepare an audit report on the financial statements in KHR and USD currency for the fiscal year 2026, which runs from 01 January to 31 December 2026.
There two reports must be prepared into Khmer and English language.
Minimum Requirements: Include minimum qualifications required here that may include years of experience, specific degrees, language, certifications or licenses, familiarity with specific geographies, thematic areas.
Must be a certified and registered Audit firm and recognized by ACAR.
Have a wide knowledge and experiences of policies and procedures covering tax, accounting and financial management.
Experience with auditing following ACAR require is a plus.
Submission Requirements Proposal Details, Requirements, and Institutions The deadline for receiving proposals is 17.

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The Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI) is Cambodia’s leading independent development policy research institute, that is undergoing a massive transformation. Established in 1990, CDRI produces high-quality, evidence-based research to inform policy and strengthen decision-making for inclusive and sustainable development. With thematic centres spanning Economics, Education, Agriculture, Governance, Environment, and Social Development, CDRI is widely recognised for its contributions to Cambodia’s policy discourse, capacity building, and regional collaboration. As CDRI enters its next phase of institutional growth, it seeks a Director (Strategy, Partnerships, and Sustainability) to lead strategic partnerships, resource mobilisation, and institutional visibility.