Vacancy: Financial Administrator / Funds & Accounts Manager
The incumbent will report to the Country Director and cooperate with Project Management.
S/he will
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overlook funds administration,
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set up adequate systems and structures for proper handling of documentation
and receipts in line with general standards and specific donor requirements,
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maintain accounts in several currencies,
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generate regular financial reports for PM and donors,
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ensure adequate cash-flow planning,
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facilitate overview of finances by the Board of Directors,
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provide information as required by external auditors,
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ensure that HR payments and other procedures are in line with recent regulations,
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organize applications for duty waivers for imports of project equipments
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ensure RENAMA’s compliance with all tax and financial legislation of Malawi.
Educational & Background Requirements:
A relevant educational background and work experience in accounting of at least four
years, with a minimum of two years in a fully self-responsible position with similar
tasks, using common NGO accounting standards and software, are prerequisites
for this post. Proficiency in MS Excel, advanced use of MS Word.
Personal Skills:
The duties require high accuracy, good self-organization and an independent workstyle
incl. logical prioritization of tasks according to situations; reliability in terms of regular
reporting to senior staff; capability to work with little guidance; tidy office organization;
friendly service attitude; readiness to embrace and contribute to a team spirit of mutual
respect, support and common team learning incl. guidance to junior team members &
interns along the way.
Applications will be accepted until June 26th, 2012, 12 noon. Any application reaching us after this deadline will automatically stay unconsidered.
If you have submitted an application and do not get a confirmation receipt within 48 hours, please follow up with us by phone.
Interviews with shortlisted candidates, who will be invited by phone/email, are scheduled for the 29/30th June.