Finance Officer

Finance Officer

Lilongwe, Malawi Mwk 6,603,715.20 per annum Fixed Term, 24 months Full Time, 38 hours per week

About VSO

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.

Role overview

You are experienced in accounting? Colleagues consider you a great team player with good communication skills? You have an eye for detail, an analytical mindset and you are results-driven? VSO Malawi has an exciting and challenging opportunity for you. Apply today for the job of Finance Officer and become our colleague! KEY RESPONSIBILITIES As a Finance officer within the Grant Finance team, you are responsible for – Daily capturing of transactions into the accounting system; – Controlling expense claims and advance liquidations and ensuring timely capturing in the accounting system; – Participate in Month-end closure processes; – Assist Finance Manager in ensuring that grant funds are effectively utilized against project deliverables; – Provide monthly updates to Finance Manager on issues arising from grant management; – Ensuring compliance to VSO Malawi Policies, local legislation and donor regulations and policies; – Identifying areas where the Project requires support and providing specific support on topics such as financial management, internal control systems etc. to ensure effective project implementation;

Skills, qualifications and experience required

REQUIRED SKILLS • Technical Accounting Expertise – Diploma/degree in Accounting • Sound understanding in good financial practices and procedures; • Experience of grants proposal development and budget preparation; • Experience working with an international organization in a cross-cultural context is an advantage; • Previous donor funded project experience would be an advantage; • Proficiency in software applications, databases, spreadsheets including Microsoft Word, Excel and computerized Accounting Packages such as SUN Accounting; • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; • Ability and willingness to undertake occasional travel within Malawi; • A valid drivers’ licence

• Work for an International development organisation that contributes towards addressing poverty and disadvantage through the placement of International skilled professional volunteers with national partners • Fixed term contract: two years • Location: Lilongwe

How to apply

If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

Application closing date

Interview/Assessment date(s)

24 August 2016

Start date

3 October 2016

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