WaterAid's vision is of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation.
By 2030, we want everyone in Malawi to have clean water, sanitation and hygiene.
We believe that sustainable development cannot be achieved in Malawi without the attainment of rights to water, sanitation and hygiene for all.
Do you want to be part of the team that will make this change happen? WaterAid is looking for an experienced individual to play a vital role in contributing towards our mission to transform lives with safe water, sanitation and hygiene in Malawi's unserved communities. The position of Finance Officer is tenable in Lilongwe, with some travel in our project areas.
The Finance Officer supports the Finance Manager in all accounting activities relating to WaterAid Malawi operations. This role will ensure compliance with WaterAid financial policies and procedures, as well as ensure completeness and accuracy of WaterAid financial accounts.
Specifically, the Finance Officer will be responsible in supporting the following focus areas:
- Financial Planning
- Financial reporting
- Internal controls, Policies and Procedures
- Finance systems
- Donor Contracts Management
- Asset and Payments Management
To be successful, you'll need:
- Bachelor of Accountancy Degree or equivalent accounting qualifications from recognized institutions.
- Professional accounting qualifications (such as ACCA, ICAM or CIMA) desirable.
- Must be a member of an IFAC recognized local professional accounting body such as ICAM.
- Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in a busy accounting environment, of which at least 2 years must be at supervisory level.
- In-depth experience of financial transactions processing
- Strong knowledge of accounting for non-profit organizations and financial management best practices is an added advantage.
