Job Description

About WorldFish

\xe2\x80\x9cWorldFish 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: \xe2\x80\x9d

About the Position

Reporting to the Manager, Research Finance, and the Assistant Manager, Research Finance is responsible for leading a group of Project Accountants to provide and deliver quality financial project management of the bilateral in Africa Continent (i.e. Zambia, Malawi), India and Global, and Initiative. This role covers both accounting for the donor\xe2\x80\x99s funds and compliance with the financial guidelines of the donor.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Budgeting Process for the portfolio under his / her care, including design, planning and coordination with the Project and Initiative Leaders, Project Management Unit, and Budget Team to ensure smooth delivery of the Annual Budget / Forecast of Center and Initiative.
• Oversight Project Accountants under his / her portfolio to ensure project spending is on track adhere to donor\xe2\x80\x99s guidelines, and project leaders are provided with appropriate financial tools for managing their respective projects.
• Oversight Project Accountants under his / her portfolio to ensure adhere to the donor\xe2\x80\x99s financial contractual requirements, WorldFish and the CGIAR.
• Responsible to provide refresher training programs to Project Accountants under his/her portfolio.
• Ensure project management and financial administration from project start-up to closure, including maintaining proper project accounting files and master data, and responding to external and internal queries.
• Ensure the accounting system accurately accounts for project incomes and expenditures.
• Ensure partner financial management (i.e. financial input to Program Participant Agreement (PPA), advance monitoring and review of partner expenditure) are compliant with WorldFish and donor\xe2\x80\x99s financial rules and regulations.
• Ensure budgeting and forecasting of project activities performed and reported on time to the donor as well as WorldFish stakeholders.
• Assist Project Leaders in the analysis of resource allocation and monitoring.
• Ensure all donors\xe2\x80\x99 financial reports including audit reports (if required) are prepared, coordinated and submitted on time to donors.
• Responsible for the financial, grants management and administrative matters of the projects. Work closely with the Manager, Research Finance to provide financial support regarding the Plan of Result and Budget ensuring cost efficiency and value for money at every stage.
• Undertake other tasks as appropriate to further advance relevant strategies and initiatives and as discussed with WorldFish and One-CGIAR\xe2\x80\x99s leadership.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Accounting or similar and working towards qualification as a Chartered Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of progressive post-qualification relevant experience aligned to the key responsibilities for this role.
• Must be conversant with international accounting standards i.e. IFRS / IAS.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Teams applications and hands-on experience with reputable ERP systems such as Oracle and SAP.
• Experience working with teams across geographical borders with a strong sense of professionalism, business ethics and integrity.
• Excellent command of the English language \xe2\x80\x93 both written and verbal.
• At least 3 years of working experience in an international non-profit organization.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Experience working for a USAID/EU/GIZ donor-funded project in a similar capacity.

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. This position is open to Malaysian Nationals only.

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), 31 December 2023.

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.

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