Temporary Financial Accountant

TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

LOCATION : Support Office – Lilongwe

REPORTING LINE :Finance Manager

ROLE PURPOSE

The post holder will be responsible for preparing, analysing and reporting on management accounting information, and providing managers with timely, accurate and relevant information, and contributing to the organisation’s financial management procedures to ensure that they are effective, efficient and compliant with financial statutory and regulatory requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performing the month-end procedures in the accounting software.
• Assisting the Finance Manager in preparation of management accounts, investigating any discrepancies in the accounts, providing commentary and variance analysis.
• Review month-end tasks and journal prepared by junior accountants, postings, accruals and prepayments, fixed assets etc
• Running weekly timetable meetings with the team to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Preparation of quarterly balance sheet report and related commentary.
• Providing information to budget holders upon request.
• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements (e.g., PAYE, VAT, Tevet, withholding tax and
• pension) and ensure financial activities comply with donor requirements.
• Reconciling all balance sheet control accounts on monthly basis.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent, those working towards professional qualification will have an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in management accounting, budgeting, or financial analysis, preferably in NGOs.
• Familiarity with donor-funded projects and Malawi’s financial regulations (e.g., tax compliance, NGO Board requirements).
• Proficiency in accounting software (SUN) preferred.
• Superb time management skills and detail orientation.
• Ability to work under pressure and to manage multiples inputs, tasks, and deadlines.
• Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting.
• Good understanding of business and financial issues.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
• Ability to work effectively and sensitively as part of a team to achieve success.
• Proactive in seeking guidance when planning or prioritising complex or conflicting tasks.
• Ability to work with all levels of staff within the organisation.
• Ability to be flexible and understanding that sometimes requirements can change.
• Supportive and adheres to MSI vision and goals.
• Pro-Choice.

If you are interested and you meet the above requirements, please send your cover letter, copies of qualifications and curriculum vitae including names and contact details of at least three traceable referees as follows: