Finance and Administration Officer

Habitat for Humanity Malawi (HFHM)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

TIMANGE ECOBUILD LTD

Habitat for Humanity MalawiHabitat for Humanity Malawi has established Timange EcoBuild Limited, a for-profit social enterprise focused on the production of sustainable building materials and property development. The enterprise currently operates a stabilized soil and concrete block production facility based in Machinjiri, Blantyre.

Habitat For Humanity Malawi on behalf of Timange EcoBuild Limited is inviting applications for the positionof  Finance & Administration Officer  as detailed below:

POSITION FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
Department: Finance and Administration
Location Blantyre – Machinjiri
Job Summary The Finance and Administration Officer is responsible for overseeing the financial management, accounting, and administrative functions of TIMANGE ECOBUILD LTD. This role ensures the integrity of financial records, manages day-to-day office operations, and supports the Plant Manager in maintaining a compliant and efficient business environment. The role requires a versatile individual capable of balancing technical accounting duties with broad administrative and human resource management.
Reports to Production Manager
Supervises Driver, Office Assistants, and other administrative support staff.
Main Responsibilities

Financial Management and Reporting:

  • Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, budgets, and forecasts for review by the Plant Manager.
  • Ensure strict compliance with Malawian financial regulations, tax laws, and internal Habitat for Humanity Malawi policies.
  • Support the Plant Manager in financial planning and analysis to ensure the company’s long-term sustainability.
  1. Accounting Operations:
  • Oversee day-to-day accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processing.
  • Maintain a comprehensive and organized filing system for all financial vouchers and supporting documentation.
  • Ensure timely payment of suppliers and statutory obligations (MRA, TEVET, Pension, etc.)
  1. Administration and Office Management:
  • Manage general office operations, ensuring a clean, organized, and professional work environment.
  • Oversee the procurement process for raw materials and office supplies, ensuring transparency and value for money.
  • Manage the company’s asset register and ensure all equipment and facilities are properly insured and maintained.
  1. Human Resource and Supervision:
  • Supervise and appraise subordinate staff, including Drivers and Office Assistants
  • Facilitate the onboarding of new staff and ensure all team members adhere to company policies and the safeguarding covenant.
  1. Fleet and Logistics Oversight:
  • Supervise the Driver to ensure company vehicles are operated safely and maintained according to schedule.
  • Monitor fuel usage, logbooks, and vehicle movement to optimize transport efficiency.

Educational Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Professional accounting qualification (e.g., partial or full ACCA, CIMA, or ICAM) is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency in financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage) and advanced Excel skills,
Experience
  • At least not less than 3 years’ experience in the construction industry.

Safeguarding covenant:

Habitat Malawi in affiliation to HFHI work towards safeguarding the right of its stakeholders, as such any unwelcome sexual advances, comments, expressed & implied unnecessary demand for a Service, unnecessary touch, joke, gesture are strictly not tolerated in any form.

Applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae, Cover letter and names of three traceable referees should be sent to the following addresses:

Email your applications to the HR, Learning and Organizational Development Manager via recruitment@habitat.mw; or send to

The HR, Learning and Organizational Development Manager

Habitat for Humanity Malawi

P.O. Box 1638

LILONGWE

Closing Date for receiving the applications is 16th February 2026