Junior Accounting
Professional for GIZ Basic Education Programme – Lilongwe – GIZ –
As a federal
enterprise, the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarberit (GIZ)
GmbH supports the German Government in achieving its objective in the field of
international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ operates in
more than 130 counties around the globe. In Malawi GIZ has been working
for more than 30 yrs. Malawi is a priority for German international
cooperation and currently focuses on three priority areas: education, health
and private sector development in rural areas. In addition to our work on
these areas, we also work on public financial and economic management and
social protection.
At least 10 yrs work
experience as an accountant and 5 yrs experience with GIZ will be an added
advantage
Willingness to up
skill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are
agreed with management, Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS
Word, Excel, Stress tolerance and patience, Professional reliable and
disciplined, Language skills (profanely in English)
Diploma in
Accounting, Training on GIZ guidelines and regulation for accounting, financial
management, procurement and asset management will be an added advantage
Dealing with all
questions arising in this area, Accounting and book keeping, Monitoring of
costs, expenditure and financial planning
Preparation of
liquidation, vouchers according to GIZ procedures and ensure timely readiness
for onward transmission to GIZ office, Performs other duties and tasks at the
request of Management, Is responsible for filing in accordance with GIZ rules,
Reports all problems with financial administration and compliance without
delay, Other duties and additional tasks, Support Team Leader/Head of
Administration on procurement and contracts, Monthly follow up on journals and
receivables, Technical reviewing of budgets for proposals submitted by partners
after appraisal by Programme Coordinators, Submitting weekly report on cash
position/status of purposes of expenditure monitoring by the Programme
Coordinators, Follow up on bank issues, Assist in drafting of budget/cash flow
projections, Making all cheque payments and inputting relevant transactions
information in electronic cashbook for exporting to WINPACCS system at GIZ
Office, Bank reconciliation thereof, Cashbook/Bankbook and journals
reconciliation and identification of journal errors and rectification thereof,
Interested
candidates meeting the above requirements should submit their applications with
a one page cover letter demonstrating how they meet the above requirements,
along with a detailed CV to The Head of Finance and Administration, GIZ, P O
Box 31131, Lilongwe 3,
Or email Giz-malawi-hr@giz.de
Closing date is 10th
March
