About Us

Our Daily Bread Ministries (ODBM) is a global Christian organization committed to making the life-changing wisdom of the Bible understandable and accessible to all. With a global presence in over 150 countries, the ministry provides devotionals, books, podcasts, videos, and other resources to help people grow in their faith and deepen their relationship with God.

1. Country Director

Assigned Country: Malaysia

Work Team: Our Daily Bread Ministries Malaysia

Accounts to: Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific Ministry Operations

Position Summary

• The Country Director (CD) will report to the SVP, AP and work with her to provide strategic leadership for the work of the ministry and utilization of ministry resources within Malaysia.
• Ensure the smooth running of the ministry within Malaysia, and ensure that the SVP is informed of any substantive issues on a timely basis.
• Have a finger on the “pulse” of the operation, and to lead and manage staff team to work well together, to accomplish all agreed to and budgeted objectives and to ensure the day-to-day operations are handled in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensures that the financial management/stewardship and Human Resource management are consistent with corporate policies, goals and objectives.
• Ensures compliance with ODBM ethos and values and help SVP to develop those values in staff/volunteers in Malaysia.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Office Management

• Ensure that ODBM philosophy of Dependence (on God) and Interdependence (amongst co-workers in the same office and also with other ODB offices in the Asia Pacific) is the prevailing culture.
• Ensures the efficient and effective support services for the overall work of the local ministry in accordance with ODBM policies and processes, and in particular to build and maintain a robust Ministry Relationship Services to serve our readers, both print and digital.
• Ensures the provision of efficient service delivery to the ministry’s users and target audience within Malaysia, including the proper inventory of all print resources an housekeeping of digital resources.
• With the agreement of SVP, to ensure resources necessary for the implementation of the approved programs and ministry initiatives are available to achieve the agreed objectives (include financial, facilities, etc).
• Execute ongoing ministry partnerships in accordance with agreements in place and recommend to the SVP, of any necessary changes or new agreements when necessary.
• Explore any opportunities for communicating ministry teachings and the securing through the global network of the ministry – the maximum administrative and operational supports needed to act on these opportunities at efficient costs.
• Ensure operations are carried out in accordance with laws and regulations within Malaysia.
• Agree with SVP on an annual plans and budget within the Global Strategic Briefs and any other supporting policies related to it.

2. Human Capital

• Inculcate a ministry culture that is in line with the Principles of Ministry.
• Direct and manage staff in such a way to maximize their contribution and effectiveness.
• Identify staff potential to coach/mentor and develop/empower staff in line with their God-given gifts and talents.
• Keep the staff informed of all relevant information, including all upcoming work-related projects.
• Equip and manage the ministry in Malaysia, with competent personnel and advise on their direction, appraisal, and compensation within the limits of corporate policy, the guiding principles, and ethos of the ministry in line with the mission and vision of Our Daily Bread Ministries.
• Encourage staff to identify process improvements, efficiencies, and opportunities for ongoing development of the ministry.

3. Project Management

• Responsible to coordinate and implement project management tools for the efficient completion of projects within Malaysia, and collaboration with others as when needed.
• Ensure that local content development and local digital strategy are in accordance with the ODB Content Philosophy and all other related policy documents.

4. Communication

• Ensure all issues of any concern or implication are highlighted immediately to the SVP, Functional Directors and/or the local Board (where appropriate).
• Maintain clear and timely communication with the SVP.
• Maintain clear, on-going and regular communications with staff members.
• Ensure all communications conform to Global Operations requirements:
  • Communication to other Country Directors in the region, copy to SVP.
  • Communication to Country Director in another region, copy to SVP of both regions.
  • Respond to all incoming communications, enquiries and issues to be prompt and succinct.

5. Others

• Report to and be accountable to the SVP for all other duties as assigned by the SVP.
• Provide spiritual leadership, leading by godly example, to the local team in Malaysia, and leading them to grow to love God and love others.
• Be a prayerful, faithful and effective witness in actions and display of attitudes of Christian stewardship.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your experience, faith journey, and why you believe you are called to serve in this role.

Contact Email: monica.chresnayani@odbm.org

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2. Asia Pacific Finance Executive / Accountant (1 year contract)

We are looking for an Asia Pacific Finance Executive / Accountant to join our regional Finance team and support the financial reporting, finance systems, compliance and accounting needs of Our Daily Bread Ministries across Asia Pacific.

Reporting to the Asia Pacific Finance Director, you will work closely with finance teams across the region and play an important role in strengthening financial reporting, systems and processes across our Asia Pacific entities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly financial reporting and consolidation across Asia Pacific entities.
• Review financial submissions for completeness and consistency and assist in preparing consolidated management reports and analyses.
• Maintain the regional repository of finance policies, SOPs, reporting guidelines and other finance documentation.
• Maintain and update regional compliance and risk registers, track key deadlines and follow up on outstanding matters.
• Support implementation of a new cloud-based accounting system and integration with new operational systems.
• Assist with data migration, testing, process documentation, training and implementation of new finance systems.
• Support standardisation and improvement of finance processes across the region.
• Provide bookkeeping and accounting support to selected smaller Asia Pacific entities, including reconciliations, month-end closing and monthly reporting.
• Assist with regional finance reviews, projects, meetings and other initiatives.
• Travel occasionally within Asia Pacific for finance review visits, system projects and training.

Education

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.

Job Requirements

• A Christ-centred believer with a deep love for God’s Word and alignment with the mission and values of Our Daily Bread Ministries.
• Preferably 2–4 years of relevant accounting, audit, financial reporting or finance operations experience.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and monthly financial reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence in learning new cloud-based systems.
• Experience with accounting software or finance-system implementation would be an advantage.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, dependable and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues across different countries and cultures.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the Asia Pacific region.

As a Christian ministry, we desire our staff to see their work as service to the Lord. For recruitment enquiries, please contact our HR Department at 07-382 0230 or email your CV to benedict.liu@odbm.org.

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3. Finance Executive / Accountant

Job Descriptions

• Handle full set of accounts and report monthly financial statements to management
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations including invoices, payments, cash book, monthly bank and debtors reconciliation, and other accounting tasks
• Ensure all accounting records are accurately updated and reconciled in the accounting system
• Liaise with bankers, auditors, tax agents, company secretary, and other statutory bodies
• Perform reconciliation of inter-country balances and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and analyze actual performance against budget and prior year
• Prepare and present financial reports, analyses, and insights during board meetings
• Monitor compliance and support the implementation of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Assist in cash flow management and fund planning
• Respond to ad-hoc duties and requests from management as delegated

Job Requirements

• Knowledge of financial and accounting procedure
• Computer literate and competent in Microsoft Office
• Preferable with at least 3 years of relevant working experience
• Candidate must possess at least a Diploma or Degree certificate in Accounting or equivalent education level
• Good command of written and spoken English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin will be an added advantage
• Mature, able to work independently and self-motivated
• Must be willing to work in Permas City
• Able to start work immediately or within short notice period will be an added advantage

As a Christian ministry, we desire our staff to see their work as service to the Lord. For recruitment enquiries, please contact our HR Department at 07-382 0230 or email your CV to benedict.liu@odbm.org.

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4. Logistic Executive

Job Descriptions

• Responsible for daily activities of the warehouse, including loading, unloading, receiving, maintenance and inventory
• Handle administrative works related to warehousing activities and ministry services
• Liaise and follow through with transporter/courier service providers for delivery and shipment
• Picking and packing orders/requests
• System update and keeping records of stock
• Coordinate and support volunteers and their work
• Work as reader/member services
• Assist stock-take

Job Requirements

• Required skill(s): knowledge of handling a forklift is an advantage, along with stock management, moving stock around by hand, and having suitable physical conditions
• Required language(s): Bahasa Malaysia, English
• Possess knowledge in using Microsoft Office
• At least 2 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position
• Applicants must be willing to work in Permas City
• Preferably Non-Executives specializing in Logistics/Inventory & Warehouse Management or equivalent

As a Christian ministry, we desire our staff to see their work as service to the Lord. For recruitment enquiries, please contact our HR Department at 07-382 0230 or email your CV to benedict.liu@odbm.org.

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