Organisation: Save the Children

Position: Finance Officer

Location: Lilongwe, Malawi

Employment Type: Full-Time (One-Year Contract)

Reports To: Finance Coordinator

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged.

OVERVIEW

Save the Children is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Finance Officer based at its Malawi Country Office in Lilongwe. The successful candidate will support the monitoring, reporting, and management of the Country Office’s finances while ensuring strong financial controls, compliance with donor requirements, and efficient financial processes.

The role also involves supporting treasury management, payroll processes, financial reporting, fixed asset management, audits, and strengthening the financial management capacity of staff and implementing partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the monitoring, reporting, and management of Country Office finances.
• Process payments and manage programme advances and liquidations.
• Support treasury management and maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare journal entries and financial reconciliations.
• Support payroll processing and fixed asset management.
• Facilitate internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with Save the Children financial policies and donor requirements.
• Strengthen internal financial controls and financial management systems.
• Build the financial management capacity of staff and implementing partners.
• Support emergency response activities when required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or a related discipline.

Experience

• At least three (3) years' experience in accounting.
• Experience in an NGO, corporate, or audit environment will be an added advantage.
• Experience in financial reporting, treasury management, reconciliations, and donor compliance.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong knowledge of financial systems, internal controls, and financial management procedures.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and computerised accounting systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission, and values.

ORGANISATIONAL COMMITMENT

Save the Children is committed to:

• Protecting children and safeguarding their rights.
• Promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion.
• Providing equal employment opportunities.
• Encouraging applications from qualified women and persons with disabilities.

The successful candidate may be required to work outside normal hours during humanitarian emergencies.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Cover Letter.
• Details of current remuneration and salary expectations.

Applications should be submitted through the Save the Children Careers website:

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Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and shortlisted candidates may be contacted before the closing date.

Save the Children does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.