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 Finance Analyst, (Cost Center), you will be responsible for coordinating, monitoring and reporting on Cost Center revenue and expenditure. Additionally, you will be required to co-ordinate and prepare OneCG reporting, manage the hosting program, produce monthly cost recoveries performance and analysis, and support the preparation of the Financial Dashboard.

Key Responsibilities   

• Support the Budget & Reporting Manager in coordinating, reviewing, and rolling out of the budget and forecast.
• Manage the maintenance, upload, monitoring, and reporting of Cost Center budgets, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Record Cost Center revenue (including hosting and other sources) in a timely manner.
• Prepare and submit hosting reports accurately and on time.
• Assist in preparing Center reporting requirements, ensuring accurate and timely submission of finance templates.
• Conduct monthly full cost recovery variance analysis with commentaries.
• Maintain and update the Cost Center budgeting policies and procedures manual.
• Assist in the development of and the continuous improvement of the guidelines on Budgeting and Reporting Processes.
• Develop and maintain an online filing system on SharePoint accessible to key stakeholders.
• Any ad-hoc assignments required to support the Budget & Reporting unit.

Requirements

• Master or bachelor’s degree in accounting with a 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.
• Teamwork – 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.

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), 15 February 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.