The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is a global, non-profit organisation with voluntary members working to transform the palm oil industry to make it sustainable. We are focused on bringing together stakeholders from across the palm oil supply chain to develop and implement global standards for sustainable palm oil.
At RSPO, we believe that our success is built by the passion, dedication, skills, and expertise of our people. They are the ones who drive our organisation to new heights and guide us through the next phase of our development.
This position is responsible for RSPO Secretariat and overseas branches finance operation including meeting all the accounting and tax compliances and deadlines.
The location of this role is Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Duties include but will not be limited to the following:
- Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of the RSPO Secretariat and Overseas Branch consolidated monthly management and financial reports in accordance with the MFRS.
- Review and approve journal entries raised by the Finance Executives. To ensure all journal posting/ transaction matching are completed in a timely manner and accurately captured in Financial Force.
- Reviewing suppliers invoices (PIN) and PIN for staff claims with all relevant supporting documents including contract or approved quotation.
- Review payments in the system to ensure payments are done in the timely manner
- Review monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Accounts Payable aging, Bank Reconciliations, Intercompany Reconciliation, and PL analysis. Ensure all required month end reports are prepared in a timely and accurate manner for monthly management reporting.
- Assist in the monitoring, coordination, preparation and analysis of the annual budget for the RSPO Secretariat and Overseas Branches.
- Assist with tax compliance, including annual corporate income tax preparation. Support indirect tax reporting such as Withholding Tax and Sales and Service Tax.
- Assist in the yearly financial audit (i.e. review and preparation of audit schedules, responding to audit queries) and support periodic internal audits.
- Manage the performance, provide guidance and identify competency development of direct reports.
- To maintain the accounting system, Financial Force, and ensuring that it is kept current and updated, and to identify potential areas for change or enhancement.
- Assist in Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) monthly management and financial reporting in accordance with MFRS
- Apart from the duties stated above, to perform any duty or duties reasonably assigned.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
Education
- University degree in accounting and finance
Experience
- At least 8 years experience in audit & accounting or finance functions
- Preferably with relevant experience in using Financial Force accounting software
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience in dealing with regional stakeholders and/or working in non-profit organisations
Technical and Professional Knowledge
- Is familiar with all F&A functional processes and activities
- Strong technical accounting skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication
- Fluent in English and Malay
- Proficiency in Google Workspace (G Suite), and Office 365 including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to prioritise tasks, detail oriented and good organisational skills
Essential Skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and interact with different stakeholders
- High integrity and a good team player
- Resourceful team-player, with the ability to lead the team in meeting various compliance and deadlines
- Goal oriented and organised
- Self-motivated and the ability to perform multi-tasking
How To Apply
Qualified applicants are invited to send in their updated CV giving comprehensive details of educational background, work experience, and related achievements to [Confidential Information]. Please state Job Application Manager, Finance in your email subject line.
- RSPO is an equal opportunity employer. Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
