About WorldFishย ย
WorldFish is an 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 and other aquatic foods for their livelihoods and nutrition. Our work in countries advances progress on multiple 2030 Sustainable Development Goals through science and innovation, with a vision of healthy people, healthy planet and shared prosperity.ย ย
About the Position\u202fย
As a Finance Analyst, you will serve as a key partner in driving financial oversight and strategic insights for Costย Centerย operations. This role involves leading the coordination,ย monitoring, and reporting of revenue and expenditure, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational standards. You will take ownership of preparingย OneCGย reports, managing the hosting program, and delivering in-depth monthly cost recovery performance analyses with actionable recommendations. Additionally, you will support the development of advanced financial dashboards to provide leadership withย timely, data-driven insights that inform strategic decision-making.ย
ย Key Responsibilitiesย
Partner with the Budget & Reporting Manager to design, coordinate, and implement the annual budget and rolling forecasts.ย Provideย analytical insights to support strategic planning and resource optimization.ย Oversee the maintenance, upload, monitoring, and reporting of Cost Center budgets, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with organizationalย objectives.ย Record and reconcile Cost Center revenue streams (including hosting and other sources) promptly and accurately.ย Prepare andย submitย hosting reports andย OneCGย reporting with precision and timeliness.ย Conduct monthly full cost recovery variance analysis, delivering actionable commentaries and recommendations to management.ย Support the development of financial dashboards and performance metrics for leadership decision-making.ย Maintain and update Cost Center budgeting policies and procedures manual.ย Drive continuous improvement initiatives for budgeting and reporting processes,ย leveragingย best practices and technology.ย Develop andย maintainย an online filing system on SharePoint for easy access and transparency.ย Act as a key liaison for internal stakeholders, providing guidance on financial policies and reporting requirements.ย Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing financial governance, cost efficiency, and compliance.ย Undertake ad-hoc assignmentsย requiredย to support the Budget & Reporting unit.ยRequirements
This job might be for you if you have the below skills and qualifications:\u202f\u202fย
Master /ย bachelor\u2019s degree in accountingย withย a membershipย in an internationally recognized accounting institute.ย Minimum of 3ย yearsย progressive post-qualification in finance.ย Minimum of 3 years of working in a similar role.ย Experience working collaboratively across a regional or global organization.ย Ability to manage relationships and work collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment.ย Teamwork -ย demonstratesย experience working collaboratively across teams in a cross-functional, matrixed work environment.ย Good communicationย skills, particularly written English.ย Excellent analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.ย Goodย proficiencyย in the use of MS Windows-based software packages, especially MS Excel.ย Working knowledge with reputable ERP systems such as Oracle and SAP.ย
Desirable Skills:ย ย
Abilityย toย work underย pressureย andย adhereย toย deadlinesย withย minimumย supervision.ย Experience in ERP systems (Agresso preferred).ย Familiar with non-profit financial accounting,ย planningย and budgeting.ย Sound knowledge on income tax and VAT computationยBenefits
This is aย Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS)ย 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.
How to Apply
Your application must include:
A copy of your curriculum vitae,A cover letter which addresses key requirements stated above; andContact 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 23:59 (MYT), 04 January 2026.
Location: The post holder will be based in Penang, Malaysia
ย Our Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
Over 40% of WorldFish staff is women with some 30 nationalities represented and contributing to its dynamic multicultural work environment. WorldFish is committed to promoting a work environment where diversity and inclusion are 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.
ย We are an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourage qualified women and men from developing nations to apply.