The WorldFish Center, headquartered on the island of Penang, Malaysia, is a world-class scientific research organization. Our mission is to reduce poverty and hunger by improving fisheries and aquaculture. We have offices in 8 countries and engage in collaborative research with more than 200 partners in more than 25 countries. The Center is a nonprofit organization and a member of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).
A unique opportunity has arisen for gifted individuals to contribute to the mission of the Center.
*FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING MANAGER*
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management
• Responsible for ensuring the integrity of the data held within the finance systems and the security of the related data entry processes;
• Through preparation / review (as appropriate) of balance sheet / control accounts reconciliations, ensure the balances reported in the financial statements are complete and accurate in accordance with reporting requirements stipulated in the CGIAR Financial Guidelines, International Accounting Standards and Center policies and procedures;
• Taking lead in recommending improvements to financial accounting / transaction processes of the center;
• Managing the fixed assets register of the center;
• Taking lead in ensuring that any internal or external audit management letter points relevant to the Financial Accounting function are cleared on a timely and appropriate basis;
• Ensuring that key financial processes are properly documented and updated and reviewed regularly with a view to achieving improvements and efficiencies;
• Responsible for managing and controlling the Chart of Accounts; and
• Taking a lead role within the Finance Department for management of the core IT systems, notably SAP and future systems.
Budget Management
• Assisting senior leadership engage in budgeting activities by evaluating current versus historical data & providing recommendations for improvement;
• Performing an analysis of cost centres to identify appropriate explanations for deviations from plan, recommend corrective measures, and provide advice to the accountable budget holders on the financial management of their budgets;
• Implementing, monitoring and evaluating budget policies and procedures and makes recommendations as necessary;
• Researching, analyzing, evaluating and developing findings and makes recommendations involving complex budget and financial management issues; Mar-11
• Evaluating and formulating recommendations for enhancing the budget by studying the previous budget and also taking into consideration the benefits and losses occurred during the previous financial years;
• Consolidating the data for budget presentation and also providing an overview of the financial status of all the operations;
• Assisting the Head, Corporate Finance in planning and execution of operational cost analysis to enhance profitability and improve process efficiency; and
• Monitoring the budget throughout the year.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
• Good supervisory skills;
• Good budgeting and planning skills;
• Good financial accounting skills;
• Good written and verbal English proficiency;
• Good analytical skills;
• Good contract interpretation skills;
• Ability to render sound and good advice;
• Ability to deliver accurate and timely reports; and
• Computer literate, team player and good interpersonal skills/
Desired
• Proficiency in SAP system;
• Proficient in intermediate to advance level Microsoft Excel; and
• Proficient in Intermediate level Microsoft Access.
Qualifications and Experiences
Essential
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Auditing, membership of an internationally recognized Professional Accounting body e.g.CA, CPA, MIA, MICPA. ACCA, CIMA etc.; and
• 5 years in Accounting or planning and budgeting experience preferably in a multi-national firms or international organization / NGO with minimum 3 years middle management level.
Desired
• Masters in Finance and Accounting or equivalent;
• Excellent communication skills are essential, particularly in regard to presenting the results of analyses to management; and Mar-11
• Demonstrate record of inter-disciplinary, partnership building, and the desire to work in a collaborative environment.
The WorldFish Center offers a competitive remuneration package, a non-discriminatory policy and provides an innovative work environment.
Interested applicants are invited to submit a comprehensive curriculum vitae that includes names and contacts (telephone, fax, and e-mail addresses) of three (3) professional referees who are familiar with the candidate's qualifications and work experience.
You are required to submit your application (with indication on the subject line “Application for the position of Financial Management and Reporting Manager”) and indicate in your application the source of this advertisement (where you saw the job announcement) to the Human Resources Strategy and Services Unit at* worldfish-hr@cgiar.org* or via JobStreet. Initial screening of applications will begin on 8 April 2011. Position will remain open until filled.
This is a national position based at WorldFish Headquarters in Penang, Malaysia.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
WorldFish is committed to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality.
A unique opportunity has arisen for gifted individuals to contribute to the mission of the Center.
*FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING MANAGER*
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management
• Responsible for ensuring the integrity of the data held within the finance systems and the security of the related data entry processes;
• Through preparation / review (as appropriate) of balance sheet / control accounts reconciliations, ensure the balances reported in the financial statements are complete and accurate in accordance with reporting requirements stipulated in the CGIAR Financial Guidelines, International Accounting Standards and Center policies and procedures;
• Taking lead in recommending improvements to financial accounting / transaction processes of the center;
• Managing the fixed assets register of the center;
• Taking lead in ensuring that any internal or external audit management letter points relevant to the Financial Accounting function are cleared on a timely and appropriate basis;
• Ensuring that key financial processes are properly documented and updated and reviewed regularly with a view to achieving improvements and efficiencies;
• Responsible for managing and controlling the Chart of Accounts; and
• Taking a lead role within the Finance Department for management of the core IT systems, notably SAP and future systems.
Budget Management
• Assisting senior leadership engage in budgeting activities by evaluating current versus historical data & providing recommendations for improvement;
• Performing an analysis of cost centres to identify appropriate explanations for deviations from plan, recommend corrective measures, and provide advice to the accountable budget holders on the financial management of their budgets;
• Implementing, monitoring and evaluating budget policies and procedures and makes recommendations as necessary;
• Researching, analyzing, evaluating and developing findings and makes recommendations involving complex budget and financial management issues; Mar-11
• Evaluating and formulating recommendations for enhancing the budget by studying the previous budget and also taking into consideration the benefits and losses occurred during the previous financial years;
• Consolidating the data for budget presentation and also providing an overview of the financial status of all the operations;
• Assisting the Head, Corporate Finance in planning and execution of operational cost analysis to enhance profitability and improve process efficiency; and
• Monitoring the budget throughout the year.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
• Good supervisory skills;
• Good budgeting and planning skills;
• Good financial accounting skills;
• Good written and verbal English proficiency;
• Good analytical skills;
• Good contract interpretation skills;
• Ability to render sound and good advice;
• Ability to deliver accurate and timely reports; and
• Computer literate, team player and good interpersonal skills/
Desired
• Proficiency in SAP system;
• Proficient in intermediate to advance level Microsoft Excel; and
• Proficient in Intermediate level Microsoft Access.
Qualifications and Experiences
Essential
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Auditing, membership of an internationally recognized Professional Accounting body e.g.CA, CPA, MIA, MICPA. ACCA, CIMA etc.; and
• 5 years in Accounting or planning and budgeting experience preferably in a multi-national firms or international organization / NGO with minimum 3 years middle management level.
Desired
• Masters in Finance and Accounting or equivalent;
• Excellent communication skills are essential, particularly in regard to presenting the results of analyses to management; and Mar-11
• Demonstrate record of inter-disciplinary, partnership building, and the desire to work in a collaborative environment.
The WorldFish Center offers a competitive remuneration package, a non-discriminatory policy and provides an innovative work environment.
Interested applicants are invited to submit a comprehensive curriculum vitae that includes names and contacts (telephone, fax, and e-mail addresses) of three (3) professional referees who are familiar with the candidate's qualifications and work experience.
You are required to submit your application (with indication on the subject line “Application for the position of Financial Management and Reporting Manager”) and indicate in your application the source of this advertisement (where you saw the job announcement) to the Human Resources Strategy and Services Unit at* worldfish-hr@cgiar.org* or via JobStreet. Initial screening of applications will begin on 8 April 2011. Position will remain open until filled.
This is a national position based at WorldFish Headquarters in Penang, Malaysia.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
WorldFish is committed to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality.
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