Closed for business

Running through the key steps in drafting a budget proposal. Feeding back to all levels of the hierarchy including CFO. Defining post placement objectives and prioritising next steps for the organisation.

Received a farewell present of traditional Cambodian clothing, which was modelled on demand.

Spent much of the week saying goodbyes. Thursday was a buffet dinner with all of the staff, and leaving drinks with the expats on Friday. At the weekend, went to Kompong Cham and then onto Kratie to see the Irrawaddy dolphins.

Welcome to the jungle

Made it to Koh Kong on Sunday. Shame half of the city had packed up and left. Still able to grab a beer with the local chicken farm owner, and watch the grand prix. Dry season at the Tatai waterfalls, so could walk right across the ledge.  Spoke to the ranger in the South Cardomoms, who helped direct me to the rainforest. A great moto drive through the valleys.

Sihanoukville on Wednesday was a bit of a cheesy small town Vegas. Hard to believe people recommended this place. On the plus side Angkor’s brewery is based there.

Back to Phnom Penh on Friday to see the remaining tourist sites; National Museum, Japanese Friendship bridge etc.

Born in the PRK

Success with month end cycle completed within six days. I consider the accountant to be my protégé. Ratio analysis and forecasting fully implemented. A few one-on-one chats with individuals on personal development. Developing the outline of revenue growth plans for use after I leave.

Chink in the armour, I think I’ll miss these guys.

Took the team out on Friday. Went for a nice sit on the floor meal, followed by Cambodian Karaoke. I take back my previous statement. Off to Killing Fields today.

Branching out

Discussions with the Head of Agriculture on boosting revenues & managing finances. Also a training session with the Legal team on report writing. Groundwork completed to ensure that March processes run smoothly, given a day lost for Khmer New Year.

The Khmer workers are dressing up in the lead up to the event. Looks like some straighteners have made their way around the office. They did indeed bypass me.

Spent part of the weekend at some of Phnom Penh’s markets. House party on Saturday night. Now looking into options for the week off.