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.

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About the Position

The Regional Finance Manager provides support, leadership, guidance, and technical oversight regarding the financial activities of all Regional, Country, and Project Offices (implementing offices). This position acts as a direct liaison with implementing offices regarding the overall financial strategy and direction set by the management.

Key Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates financial activities in implementing offices in concert with the Center\xe2\x80\x99s financial objectives and priorities.
• Ensures that the Centre\xe2\x80\x99s financial policies and procedures are consistently applied in implementing offices.
• Acts as lead coordinator for all Internal and external audits to be conducted in implementing offices and provides recommendations for procedural improvements and ensures audit recommendations are followed up on and implemented.
• Provides support, training, and technical oversight to Regional/Country Office Financial leads to ensure the operations successfully adhere to financial systems, internal controls, policies, and procedures of WorldFish.
• Ensures proper capacity building of financial teams in all implementing offices.
• Any other responsibility related with financial affairs of the Center assigned by the Head of Finance.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• Master / Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Accounting with a membership in an internationally recognized accounting institute.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with at least 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 demonstrated management experience in financial control and management functions.
• Multi-country experience is essential, experience at a regional or global level highly desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge in non-profit financial accounting, planning and budgeting.
• Leadership skills on coaching and mentoring, and ability to develop teamwork.
• Demonstrated high level of influencing, communication skills, and ability to manage change.
• High level of analytical skills related to financial management and control.
• Strategic and tactical thinker with high level of integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise with senior management, donors and key partners.
• Proficient in English language both in writing and oral.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in financial matters.
• Sound knowledge on income tax and VAT computation.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines with minimum supervision.
• Experience in ERP systems (Agresso preferred).
• Familiarity with CGIAR financial requirements.

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), 17 January 2024.

Location: The post holder can choose to be based in any of WorldFish Countries Offices or the Headquarters in Penang, Malaysia, depending on the applicant\'s nationality. 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 diverse 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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