WaterAid Malawi Jobs August 2012

Programme Accountant

Location: Malawi

The incumbent will support the Finance and Administration Manager in all financial and management accounting activities in the WaterAid Malawi Country Programme, to ensure compliance with WaterAid (WA) financial policies & procedures for payments, receipts and cash management, and ensure completeness and accuracy of Malawi Country Programme financial accounts.

Key Roles and Responsibilities include:

  • Ensure compliance with WaterAid financial policies and procedures for all financial transactions
  • Ensure Value for Money issues are maintained and complied with
  • Make payments and receive funds according to WaterAid accounting procedure requirements which include
  • Participate in periodic reviews of the country programme’s finance and accounting procedures
  • Ensure that the CP has adequate funds for operations at all times
  • Act as the custodian of WaterAid's cash assets
  • Prepare monthly management and financial reports for presentation to the Senior Management Team (SMT)
  • Conduct monthly Non Programme and Off Shore Expenditure reconciliations
  • Prepare Donor financial reports that meet donor requirements in quality and timing
  • Conduct formal financial management capacity assessment for new partners
  • Ensure that funds are transferred to WaterAid partners in line with duly signed funding agreements
  • Ensure that partners adhere to WA financial management policies and procedures when managing WA funds
  • Coordinate and take part in partner monitoring and support activities and reporting on the same
  • Training, coaching and mentoring WaterAid and partner finance staff in relevant financial procedures
  • Prepare draft financial statements and schedules
  • Keep up to date with developments in taxation and ensure that WA remains tax compliant at all times
  • Manage financial aspects of staff pension including contributions, administration fees, records and reconciliations
  • Coordinate external and internal audits
  • Take a leading role in preparing cost summaries in multiyear budgets and plans
  • Upload budgets into the computerised financial management system

Minimum Qualifications, skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor of Accountancy (B Acc) or equivalent
  • Part ACCA qualified, studying towards qualification (Qualified accountants will have an added advantage)
  • Minimum of five years work in accountancy
  • Use of an accounting package, preferably SUN and Vision Excel
  • Attention to detail - excellent planning and prioritisation skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team - Strong analytical/problem solving skills
  • Excellent knowledge of Excel & word (MS Office in general)
  • Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment
  • Confident to train staff effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Self motivated person, able to work without close supervision

Download a more detailed job specification: Programme Accountant (DOC File Word 107KB).

Applications

Interested applicants should submit their applications clearly indicating position applying for, with a current Curriculum Vitae (CV) and names of three traceable referees not later than Friday 17 August 2012 to:

Finance & Administration Manager
Water Aid Malawi Programme
P/Bag 364,
Lilongwe 3

Email: WateraidMalawi@wateraid.org (Email application should have the position applying for in the subject field)

WaterAid is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified & experienced women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Programme Officer, Policy and Governance

Location: Based in Malawi

Reporting to Programme Manager (Policy and Advocacy), the post holder will support the development and implementation of policy and advocacy programme. The programme promotes better water and sanitation sector governance, policy analysis, sector coordination, Local Government capacity building, and transparency and accountability. The post holder will contribute to the overall development and implementation of WaterAid Malawi Policy and Advocacy programme.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate the capacity building of WA’s local partners to develop advocacy plans, provide on-going technical support
  • Support WaterAid’s local partners in developing their capacity to carry out research and analyze key issues for public policy change.
  • Develop and strengthen partnerships among sector stakeholders, government departments and NGOs for effective collaboration and co-ordination
  • Develop and implement activities that will enhance mainstreamed accountability and transparency at grassroots and local levels
  • Provide support to Local Government Authorities on resource mobilization to meet their Millennium Development Goals
  • Identify practice and policy issues affecting the water and sanitation sector and pro-actively engage in key policy debates
  • Provide financial planning support and facilitate regular partner budget monitoring and management
  • Prepare clear and concise high quality professional internal and external project reports

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Minimum qualification of a Bachelors degree in Development studies, Public policy, Social Sciences or related studies
  • In depth understanding of policy analysis and role of governance in development
  • Minimum of 3 years working experience in international development organization
  • Experience in working with partner organisations; supporting local governments; and rooted advocacy
  • Excellent communication, facilitation and report writing skills.
  • Drive and motivation to work with teams from multi cultural backgrounds

Please download a more detailed job description: Programme Officer, Policy and Governance (DOC File Word 46KB).

Applications

Interested applicants should submit their applications clearly indicating position applying for, with a current Curriculum Vitae (CV) and names of three traceable referees not later than Friday 17 August 2012 to:

Finance & Administration Manager
Water Aid Malawi Programme
P/Bag 364,
Lilongwe 3

Email: WateraidMalawi@wateraid.org (Email application should have the position applying for in the subject field)

WaterAid is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified & experienced women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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