Project Finance Officer

• Assist the Finance and Administration Manager in the preparation of project’s monthly, quarterly, annual budgets and forecasts
• Assist the project team in monitoring and reporting on budget performance (Budget versus Actual)
• Assist the project in budget realignment and modification where need be

Financial Analysis

• Support the finance manager and the project manager in analyzing financial data to inform strategic decisions for the project
• Support the Management in identifying areas for cost savings and process improvements
• Support the efficient and effective cost allocation for the project to ensure that only a fair and equitable share of support costs

Accounting and Bookkeeping:

• Maintenance of accurate and up-to-date financial records ensuring they are timely and properly filed
• Processing payments within stipulated lead times ensuring all supporting documents are attached and they follow financial regulations and standards.
• Timely reconciliation of records including banks, payable and receivables to timely track possible risks of fraud and errors

Audit and Compliance

• Providing support during internal and external audits i.e. timely provision of requested information to avoid audit delays and questioned costs
• Keep track of all audit recommendations and ensure they are implemented timely

Risk Management

• Assist in identification of financial risks for the project and development of the mitigation strategies

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

 Collaboration:

• builds and maintains effective relationships with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity: Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions  Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity: Honesty encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field
• At least 2 years of experience in finance and accounting
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, practices, and regulations
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in financial software and systems (e.g., QuickBooks) and advance Excel
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively

Child Safeguarding: We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Health and Safety: The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with GENET’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements must submit their cover letter, CV with three traceable referees and copies of certificates as one document to recruitment@genetmalawi.org cc: fanny@genetmalawi.org with the subject line clearly indicating position being applied for.