Finance and Compliance Director
Financial Management and Reporting
Ensure timely accurate preparation of the
organisation’s monthly financial management accounts, Prepare donor financial
reports in line with donor reporting requirements and standards, Coordinate the
financial audit, preparation of statutory accounts and sub
organisation’s monthly financial management accounts, Prepare donor financial
reports in line with donor reporting requirements and standards, Coordinate the
financial audit, preparation of statutory accounts and sub
sequent annual
reports for EMT and MSI, Ensure contractual obligations are financially sound
and appropriate for the organisation
Treasury
Coordinate and maintain a cash flow management and
forecasting system whereby adequate funds are available for programme needs,
Manage investments, debtors, creditors and advances from donors and their
accurate recording and reconciliation on the Balance Sheet, Ensure that all
statutory requirements are met on time i.e. PAYE, VAT, WHT, Income Tax, Pension
and Worker’s Compensation etc, Monitor fluctuations in foreign exchange to
minimise the organisation’s exposure to adverse movements
forecasting system whereby adequate funds are available for programme needs,
Manage investments, debtors, creditors and advances from donors and their
accurate recording and reconciliation on the Balance Sheet, Ensure that all
statutory requirements are met on time i.e. PAYE, VAT, WHT, Income Tax, Pension
and Worker’s Compensation etc, Monitor fluctuations in foreign exchange to
minimise the organisation’s exposure to adverse movements
Budgeting – Maximise resources and funding to
ensure that optimal value for money is attained for the organisation, Monitor
programme support costs and ensure they are in line with agreed budget plans,
Monitor expenditure trends and provide timely advice and explanation on potential
over or under spends to programme managers and senior management, Ensure timely
preparation of annual operational and capital budgets, performing revisions
where appropriate
ensure that optimal value for money is attained for the organisation, Monitor
programme support costs and ensure they are in line with agreed budget plans,
Monitor expenditure trends and provide timely advice and explanation on potential
over or under spends to programme managers and senior management, Ensure timely
preparation of annual operational and capital budgets, performing revisions
where appropriate
A professional qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA,
CIMA or CPA), At least 7 yrs experience in a similar position at executive
management level, with ideally both NGO and private sector exposure, Minimum of
a Bachelor of Accountancy Degree or equivalent, preferably Masters Level
qualification in relevant subject area
CIMA or CPA), At least 7 yrs experience in a similar position at executive
management level, with ideally both NGO and private sector exposure, Minimum of
a Bachelor of Accountancy Degree or equivalent, preferably Masters Level
qualification in relevant subject area
Human Resources – Lead and manage members of the
finance team to build their capacity and strengthen competency and professional
development, Other responsibilities as required, commensurate with the role of
a senior executive management team member, Review the operational structure of
the finance dept to ensure that all roles and responsibilities are relevant to
the needs and demands of the organisation, Conduct regular staff performance
appraisals, monitoring progress and setting objectives, Provide technical financial
staff training where necessary
finance team to build their capacity and strengthen competency and professional
development, Other responsibilities as required, commensurate with the role of
a senior executive management team member, Review the operational structure of
the finance dept to ensure that all roles and responsibilities are relevant to
the needs and demands of the organisation, Conduct regular staff performance
appraisals, monitoring progress and setting objectives, Provide technical financial
staff training where necessary
Information Systems and Internal Controls –
Oversee the use of the financial software package SUN System, Ensure any
changes in legislation or organisation structure are reflected without delays
in internal controls and systems, Ensure organisational internal controls and
systems are maintained and adhered to
Oversee the use of the financial software package SUN System, Ensure any
changes in legislation or organisation structure are reflected without delays
in internal controls and systems, Ensure organisational internal controls and
systems are maintained and adhered to
Knowledge and Skills
Cross-functional team player with strong leadership
skills, Strong relationship building and negotiation skills, Able to
communicate efefctvely at all levels, Excellent verbal, written and
presentation skills, Compute rliterate and hands-on experience with
computerised Accounting Systems, knowledge of SUN Systems is desirable,
Strategic thinker, excellent analytical skills, Ability to perform under
pressure, handle heavy workloads and meet stringent reporting deadlines,
Knowledge of USAID and DFID reporting requirements, Excellent knowledge of
financial management systems and reporting
skills, Strong relationship building and negotiation skills, Able to
communicate efefctvely at all levels, Excellent verbal, written and
presentation skills, Compute rliterate and hands-on experience with
computerised Accounting Systems, knowledge of SUN Systems is desirable,
Strategic thinker, excellent analytical skills, Ability to perform under
pressure, handle heavy workloads and meet stringent reporting deadlines,
Knowledge of USAID and DFID reporting requirements, Excellent knowledge of
financial management systems and reporting
If you meet the above requirements then we will be
interested to hear from you. Please send your CV and cover letter
including names and contact details of 3 traceable refs one of whom should be
your current or former employer to Director of People and Development, Banja La
Mtsogolo, P O Box 3008, Blantyre or email recruitment@banja.org.mw by 19th
January, BLM is an equal opportunteis employer, no canvassing of any kind is
allowed.
interested to hear from you. Please send your CV and cover letter
including names and contact details of 3 traceable refs one of whom should be
your current or former employer to Director of People and Development, Banja La
Mtsogolo, P O Box 3008, Blantyre or email recruitment@banja.org.mw by 19th
January, BLM is an equal opportunteis employer, no canvassing of any kind is
allowed.
