Hunger Project Malawi
The Hunger Project Malawi (THP – Malawi), is a branch of the Global Hunger Project, a non-profit, strategic organization committed to the sustainable end of world hunger. Our vision is a world where every woman, man and child lead a healthy, fulfilling life of self-reliance and dignity. Our mission is to end hunger and poverty by pioneering sustainable, grassroots, women-centered strategies and advocating for their widespread adoption in countries throughout the world. THP-Malawi has been operating in Malawi since 1999 and is currently running programs and projects in the following districts: Blantyre, Chikwawa, Neno, Nsanje, Ntcheu, Phalombe and Salima
THP- Malawi is looking for qualified, experienced and motivated personnel with strong work ethics to fill the following vacancies.
Project Accountant (1) -Blantyre (Fixed term)
Position Summary
The position reports to the Senior Grants Officer and supports the management of project finances, preparation and reviewing of donor reports.
Essential Functions
- Ensuring that financial transactions are properly recorded in the accounting system and updated regularly
- Preparing monthly financial reports and quarterly donor reports
- Timely signal significant under or overspending, and offer explanation for variances while aligning with the approved workplan for the project.
- Preparing monthly bank reconciliations
- Supporting annual budget processes.
- Disbursement of funds during activities
- Coordinating and supervising the preparation of liquidations/ retirement of funds
- Supporting external audit processes
- Ensuring that relevant taxes have been duly deducted from all payments in line with tax regulations
- Preparing and maintaining payroll for the project
- Maintaining and updating the Fixed asset register
- Filing of Project finance related documents
Required Qualification and Competencies
- Candidates must have Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or ACCA Holder
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a similar position for an NGO
- Vast knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven attention to detail, follow-through skills, problem solving skills and confidentiality
- Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize heavy workloads in order to meet sensitive deadlines.
- Ability to interact well with others
How to apply:
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria, should send their resumes with names and contacts of two traceable referees and a motivation cover letter electronically not later than 10th May, 2025 to:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Hunger Project Malawi is an equal opportunity employer. THP-Mw does not tolerate any form of sexual misconduct and is committed to the protection of children from abuse, therefore, successful candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and control