Supporting Business Growth in Cambodia and Beyond

With over 40 years of international experience across the UK, the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia, Murray Macmillan combines technical expertise with practical leadership. A chartered accountant, he began his career in Scotland before moving to Price Waterhouse in England, advancing to manager level on audit engagements for some of the largest companies in the UK and Middle East. He later held CFO roles internationally and completed a Master’s in Information Systems. Today, Murray is a director at ECOVIS VSDK & Partners in Cambodia, helping businesses tackle challenges ranging from business planning and valuation to financial due diligence, forensic accounting and dispute resolution.

Murray is particularly skilled in company reorganisation and management, especially situations requiring a detailed understanding of processes and people. His current work includes providing hands-on support to a carbon-credit start-up, navigating the challenges of a rapidly evolving sector.

Murray works with clients across various industries, though he particularly enjoys working with manufacturing and fast-moving goods companies. Looking across the business landscape, Murray observes a decline in management quality and professional training standards. He cautions against an over-reliance on systems at the expense of fundamental business understanding. In Cambodia in particular, he sees financial pressures leading some companies to pursue short-term gains at the cost of long-term professional standards, warning that such shortcuts could undermine the country’s ability to build the investor confidence needed for sustainable growth.

At the heart of Murray’s work is a passion for people. Whether engaging directly with management teams, working on-site to understand operations, or mentoring young professionals at the start of their careers, Murray brings both experience and encouragement.

“I like working with people, and I like to get out and about and really see how things work.” Murray reflects.  “I especially like working with younger people at the beginning of their careers and I consider it a growing part of my role to pass on what I can.”

This commitment to people, combined with his international perspective and expertise, makes Murray a trusted advisor for clients looking to strengthen their operations and grow with confidence.

Murray Macmillan’s extensive experience as a Chartered Accountant coupled with his CFO roles in the Middle East, Africa and Asia makes him a valuable asset for businesses seeking financial guidance. If you ever need financial advice or want to discuss business matters, Murray is a friendly type who’d be happy to chat.

Murray specializes in:

1. Business Planning, Modelling, Review, Valuation, and Financial Due Diligence: These are critical aspects of strategic decision-making. Whether it’s assessing investment opportunities, evaluating business models or conducting due diligence before mergers or acquisitions Murray’s expertise comes into play.
2. Forensic Accounting, Fraud Investigation and Financial Dispute Resolution: Sometimes businesses find themselves in financial disputes—whether with partners, suppliers, or other stakeholders. Murray’s experience in detailed financial analysis and claim support can be invaluable in resolving these issues.