Finance Intern

WorldFish would like to hire an intern who will be required to support the Global Finance Team on various finance tasks needed coming from multiple finance units (Budgeting & Reporting, GL, AP/AR, Risk & Compliance). Successful applicants will have the chance to gain knowledge and exposure firsthand actual working experience with given rotation tasks by each unit.

By getting hands-on experience by working under a Finance professional, he/she can understand and practically apply his/her theoretical knowledge of financial accounting in his/her day-to-day work orienting in such a position.

The successful candidate will:

• Supporting Budgeting Team in collaborating with BDP in building costing for project proposals.

• Support Budgeting Team in annual budget and forecast process, preparation of reports and other ad hoc analysis.
• Support Budgeting Team in Timesheet and personnel cost allocation related.
• Support AP Accountant in invoice registration, payment and manage AP Mailbox to resolve issue.
• Support to perform bank reconciliation.
• Follow up with procurement to clear any issues in the P2P process.
• Support GL team on monthly journal posting and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Support in asset tagging and asset sighting process.
• Develop and maintain an online filing on SharePoint assessable to key stakeholders.

Requirements

This opportunity will be suitable for you if you have the below skills and qualifications:

• The candidate either will have obtained or currently be working towards obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or similar equivalent qualifications.
• Demonstrate experience working collaboratively across teams in a cross-functional, matrixed work environment.
• Good communication skills, particularly written English.
• Ability to manage relationships and work collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environments.
• Excellent analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Teams applications and hands-on experience with reputable ERP systems such as Oracle and SAP.

Benefits

• This position is an excellent opportunity to gain information and experience with an international research organization.
• The intern will also get the chance to interact and collaborate with researchers.
• A monthly stipend and health insurance will be provided.

Location and Duration

Successful intern will be based at WorldFish Headquarters, in Penang, Malaysia. The successful candidate should be available to commence the internship as soon as possible for a duration of 6 months. This position is open only to national applicants only. Interviews are expected to be held in November 2024 and only shortlisted candidates will be notified and expected to attend the interview.

How to Apply

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), 06 November 2024. 

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.