Regional Finance Manager

2 weeks ago


Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia IRRI Education Full time

**About IRRI**

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations. IRRI is an independent, nonprofit, research and educational institute, founded in 1960 by the Ford and Rockefeller foundations with support from the Philippine government. The institute, headquartered in Los Baños, Philippines, has offices in 17 rice-growing countries in Asia and Africa, and over 1,000 staff.
Working with in-country partners, IRRI develops advanced rice varieties that yield more grain and better withstand pests and disease as well as flooding, drought, and other harmful effects of climate change.

**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.

**Job Purpose**
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.

**Location**: It’s preferable that the post holder to be based in any of WorldFish Countries Offices. This position will involve international travel.
**Roles and Responsibilities**
- Directs and coordinates financial activities in implementing offices in concert with the Center’s financial objectives and priorities
- Ensures that the Centre’s 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.

**Qualifications**
- Master / Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with a membership in an internationally recognized accounting institute
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with at least 5 years’ demonstrated management experience in financial control and management functions

**Skills Required** Mandatory**
- 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 matter
- Sound knowledge on income tax and VAT computation

**Preferred**
- 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.
- 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

**Our Gender, Diversity, and Inclusion Commitment**

WorldFish has seven offices across Asia, Africa, and the



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