Finance Officer-Social Marketing

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Banja La Mtsogolo (BLM) is a Malawian Non-Governmental Healthcare Organization established in 1987. BLM provides quality Family Planning and Reproductive Healthcare services, including HIV/AIDS information and interventions. BLM is a senior member of the Marie Stopes International (MSI) Partnership, which operates in 43 countries.

We exist to improve the quality of life in Malawi through family planning and reproductive healthcare services. We serve over 800,000 clients annually and make a significant contribution to national family planning objectives. The organization has national coverage, operating through 23 clinics and numerous outreach clinic sites.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant position:

Finance Officer-Social Marketing

Direct Reporting line: Revenue Specialist

Parallel Reporting line: Social Marketing Manager

Location: Support Office-Lilongwe

Role Purpose

The role will be responsible for handling operational and administrative financial tasks relating to the Social Marketing channel.

The primary objective of this role is to ensure the complete accuracy and reconciliation of sales revenue, manage and value inventory, and enforce robust financial controls over stock and cash. This role will ensure all BLM’s accounting processes complies with MSI policies as well as IFRS.

The ideal candidate will be a key player in safeguarding company assets and providing reliable financial data for the Social Marketing Channel.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Revenue Reconciliation

• Perform daily/weekly reconciliation of sales data captured in the Sort system against bank statements and physical bank deposit slips.
• Investigate, identify, and resolve any discrepancies between the three data sources (System, Bank, Deposit Slips) in a timely manner.
• Ensure all sales income is fully and accurately accounted for and deposited.

Stock Management and Valuation

• Reconcile stock balances for the sales team and central warehouse monthly.
• Ensure the proper valuation of stock in accordance with BLM’s accounting policies.
• Conduct and lead monthly stock counts in collaboration with the sales team.
• Analyze and report on stock variances, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.

Financial Controls and Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to all company controls surrounding stock management, sales processes, and cash handling.
• Monitor compliance with financial policies and procedures within the commercial sales team.
• Implement improvements to internal controls to mitigate risk of loss or error.

Financial Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare and post the sales income journal for review and approval by the Revenue Specialist.
• Prepare and post the cost of goods journal for review and approval by the Revenue Specialist.
• Prepare bank reconciliations for the Social marketing bank accounts for review by the Revenue Specialist.
• Ensure the accurate and timely filing of all commercial sales documentation, including invoices, goods receipt notes, delivery notes, and reconciliation reports, for easy retrieval and audit purposes.
• Assist in the preparation of relevant reports for management regarding sales performance and inventory status.

Key Skills

• High Integrity: Unquestionable ethics and integrity in handling financial data and company assets.
• Analytical & Meticulous: Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Systems Proficiency: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with accounting software (e.g., SUN, QuickBooks, SAP, Sage)
• Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with the sales team and management.
• Proactive & Controls-Focused: A proactive individual with a strong understanding of and commitment to internal controls.

Qualifications and Experience

• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and/or Finance from well recognized university/college.
• Part Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ICAM, or other recognised accounting qualification) and a member of ICAM.
• Proven experience (2+ years) in a similar finance officer, accounting, stock management, tax returns computation “VAT” or audit role, preferably within a sales- driven environment.

Personal Attributes

We recruit talented, dynamic people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, all united by a belief in our mission and a focus on delivering measurable results. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a fully inclusive workplace, where everyone feels able to participate and contribute meaningfully. You must be open- minded, curious, resilient, and solutions-oriented, and be committed to promoting equality, and safeguarding the welfare of team members and clients alike.

For this role, we’re looking for an individual who is:

• Committed to the protection of team members and clients, with a focus on vulnerable groups
• Able to role-model inclusive and culturally sensitive attitudes and behaviours
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Training and facilitation skills
• Fluent in spoken and written English (Essential) and any local languages (Desirable)
• Ability to work under pressure and to manage multiples inputs, tasks, and deadlines
• Pro-Choice
• Supportive and adheres to MSI vision and goals
• Committed to and leading a customer service culture within the team
• Keen to work/business partner other teams in the organisation, providing support where required to enable the best financial practice to be followed.
• Uses initiative to make the most of opportunities

Our Values

Mission Driven: With unwavering commitment, we exist to empower women and men to have children by choice not chance.

Client-Centered: We are dedicated to our clients and work tirelessly to deliver high-quality, high-impact services that meet their individual needs.

Accountable: We are accountable for our actions and focus on results, ensuring long-term sustainability and increasing the impact of the Partnership.

Courageous: We recruit and nurture talented, passionate, and brave people who dare to push boundaries, make tough decisions and challenge others in line with our mission.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit a cover letter and a detailed curriculum vitae outlining their suitability for the role, including the names and contact details of at least three traceable referees, including:

• One referee from your current or most recent employer; and
• One referee from a previous employer. 

All applications should be addressed to:

The Corporate Services Director
Banja La Mtsogolo
P.O. Box 1854
Lilongwe

Email: recruitment@banja.org.mw
Please clearly indicate the position title in the subject line of the application email.

Deadline for receipt of applications is Thursday 26th February 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

“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.