Finance Officer – Global Fund Project

Banja La Mtsogolo (BLM)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Background

Banja La Mtsogolo (BLM) is a Malawian Non-Governmental Healthcare Organization established in 1987.  BLM provides quality Family Planning and Reproductive Healthcare including HIV/AIDS information and interventions. BLM is a senior member of the MSI Reproductive Choices Partnership which works in 43 countries. BLM exists to improve quality of life in Malawi through family planning and reproductive health care services. BLM serves over 800,000 clients annually and makes a significant contribution to national family planning objectives. The organization has national coverage, operating through 25 clinics, and numerous outreach clinic sites.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill vacant position in the organization.

FINANCE OFFICER – GLOBAL FUND PROJECT

LOCATION              : Support Office – Lilongwe

REPORTING : Finance Manager

ROLE PURPOSE:

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring project compliance with donor requirements, complying with national and local financial regulations, assisting in streamlining and improving the grant financial reporting as well as exercising integrity and confidentiality in the financial reporting process.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for timely preparation and submission of quarterly financial reports as per donor requirements.
  • Perform invoice and general-ledger data entry.
  • Prepare monthly budget versus actual reports.
  • Responsible for collating quarterly payments and supporting documentation to donor,
  • Supports Grants and Compliance Manager in their financial management of grants.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Commerce, or Business studies, or other related subject or equivalent work experience.
  • Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and grant management
  • Superb time management skills and detail orientation
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Strong mathematical skills.
  • Experience with accounting software and online platforms.
  • Supportive and adheres to MSI vision and goals.
  • Ability to work under pressure and to manage multiples inputs, tasks, and deadlines.
  • Pro-Choice

If you are interested and you meet the above requirements, please send your curriculum vitae and cover letter 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 12th August 2024.

“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.