Regional Finance Manager

World Fish

World Fish

Accounting & Finance
batu maung, bayan lepas, penang, malaysia
Posted on Monday, April 29, 2024

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

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’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.