KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performing the month-end procedures in the accounting software.
• Assisting the Finance Manager in preparation of management accounts, investigating any discrepancies in the accounts, providing commentary and variance analysis.
• Review month-end tasks and journal prepared by junior accountants, postings, accruals and prepayments, fixed assets etc
• Running weekly timetable meetings with the team to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Preparation of quarterly balance sheet report and related commentary.
• Providing information to budget holders upon request.
• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements (e.g., PAYE, VAT, Tevet, withholding tax and
• pension) and ensure financial activities comply with donor requirements.
• Reconciling all balance sheet control accounts on monthly basis.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent, those working towards professional qualification will have an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in management accounting, budgeting, or financial analysis, preferably in NGOs.
• Familiarity with donor-funded projects and Malawi’s financial regulations (e.g., tax compliance, NGO Board requirements).
• Proficiency in accounting software (SUN) preferred.
• Superb time management skills and detail orientation.
• Ability to work under pressure and to manage multiples inputs, tasks, and deadlines.
• Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting.
• Good understanding of business and financial issues.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
• Ability to work effectively and sensitively as part of a team to achieve success.
• Proactive in seeking guidance when planning or prioritising complex or conflicting tasks.
• Ability to work with all levels of staff within the organisation.
• Ability to be flexible and understanding that sometimes requirements can change.
• Supportive and adheres to MSI vision and goals.
• Pro-Choice.

If you are interested and you meet the above requirements, please send your cover letter, copies of qualifications and curriculum vitae including names and contact details of at least three traceable referees as follows:

• One reference from your current employer or most recent employer
• One reference from your previous employer

Or

• One reference from your last employer and
• One reference from your last but one employer

All applications should be addressed to:

The Corporate Services Director

Banja La Mtsogolo

P.O. Box 1854

LILONGWE. E-mail: recruitment@banja.org.mw; to reach her not later than Monday 21st April 2025.

“Our organization is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment” BLM is an equal opportunities employer. No canvassing of any kind is allowed.