About WorldFish

“WorldFish is a leading international research organization working to transform aquatic food systems to reduce hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. It collaborates with international, regional, and national partners to co-develop and deliver scientific innovations, evidence for policy, and knowledge to enable equitable and inclusive impact for millions who depend on fish for their livelihoods. As a member of CGIAR, WorldFish contributes to building a food- and nutrition-secure future and restoring natural resources. Headquartered in Penang, Malaysia, with country offices across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific, WorldFish strives to create resilient and inclusive food systems for shared prosperity. For more information, visit: www.worldfishcenter.org”

About the Position 

In your role as Accountant, your primary responsibility is to manage financial records and prepare financial statements for regional offices. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial information, budgeting, and forecasting, and providing recommendations based on the financial analysis to support strategic decision making. You are expected to collaborate effectively with colleagues across the organization and any other stakeholders to deliver organization and project outcomes.

The successful candidate will:

• Managing all financial and accounting transactions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash flow forecasting, monthly journals, accruals, etc.

• Managing month end process and monitoring outstanding items on a regular basis, such as Trial Balance reviews, advance payments, deposits, travel & expenses, credit card expenses, debtors, creditors, cash journals, assets, and liquidations.
• Manages bank balances and funds requirement and performs monthly reconciliation of account balances.
• Managing the budget and forecasts.
• Managing FTE/timesheets.
• Coordinate and respond to external and internal audits (related to banking, accounting, budget, and finance), and ensure that all audit recommendations are followed up and implemented on a timely basis.
• Responsible for proper maintenance of all finance files and their archiving.
• Ensures that WorldFish’s financial policies and procedures are consistently applied in the country offices.

Regional

• Support the country offices to prepare the annual budget and forecasts on an accurate and timely basis.
• Support the Regional Finance Manager to understand and improve the efficiency of country office operations.
• Review monthly country office balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly reporting.
• Support country office to ensure all local statutory reporting and taxation requirements are met.
• Any other responsibility related with financial affairs of the Center assigned by the Regional Finance Manager.

Requirements

This job might be for you if you have the below skills and qualifications:

• Master / bachelor’s degree in accounting with membership in an internationally recognized accounting institute.
• Minimum of 3 years progressive post-qualification in finance.
• Minimum of 3 years of working in a similar role.
• Experience working collaboratively across a regional or global organization.
• Ability to manage relationships and work collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment.
• Demonstrates experience working collaboratively across teams in a cross-functional, matrixed work environment.
• Good communication skills, particularly written English.
• Excellent analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good proficiency in the use of MS Windows-based software packages, especially MS Excel
• Working knowledge with reputable ERP systems such as Oracle and SAP.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines with minimum supervision.
• Experience in ERP systems (Agresso preferred).
• Familiar with non-profit financial accounting, planning, and budgeting.
• Sound knowledge on income tax and VAT computation.

Benefits

This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position and WorldFish offers a competitive remuneration package including comprehensive benefits (but not limited to) insurance coverage for staff and eligible dependents, employer provident fund contribution, paid leave, and others. The duration of the contract will initially be for a three-year period with possibility for extension, depending on funding and performance.

How to Apply

Your application must include:

• A copy of your curriculum vitae,
• A cover letter which addresses key requirements stated above; and
• Contact information of three professional referees who may be contacted if you are short-listed for the position.

To be considered, applications must be submitted by no later than 24:00 (MYT), 19 May 2024.

Location: The post holder will be based in Penang, Malaysia. This position will involve international travel.

The screening will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of applicants for WorldFish positions, we appreciate all interest, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Our Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

WorldFish has seven offices across Asia, Africa and the Pacific, with more than 400 staff and 27 nationalities who contribute to a dynamic multicultural work environment.

WorldFish is committed to promoting a work environment where diversity and inclusion is valued and we seek to have gender balance in the organization. We aim to also seek balance across other diversity dimensions.

People in WorldFish are treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnicity/race, national or social origin, disability, religion, political affiliation, age, family size, marital status or any other form of personal identity.

We are an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourage qualified women and men from developing nations to apply.