MaiKhanda is a Malawian
NGO and non-profit making org established and registered under Trustees
incorporation Act in 2006. Maikhanda works in close partnership with
Reproductive Health Unit of the Ministry of Health towards the achievement of
Malawi’s “Road Map for accelerating the reduction of Maternal and Neonatal
mortality and morbidity in Malawi”. It supports MoH efforts to
improve healthcare simultaneously in communities and at health facilities
NGO and non-profit making org established and registered under Trustees
incorporation Act in 2006. Maikhanda works in close partnership with
Reproductive Health Unit of the Ministry of Health towards the achievement of
Malawi’s “Road Map for accelerating the reduction of Maternal and Neonatal
mortality and morbidity in Malawi”. It supports MoH efforts to
improve healthcare simultaneously in communities and at health facilities
Maikhanda Trust is
looking to re
looking to re
cruit energetic, highly motivated, and will experienced person to
fill following position
Finance and
Administrative Officer
Administrative Officer
Reporting to the
Director of Finance, the Finance and Administrative Officer will for part of
the Finance department Team of Maikhanda Trust with the following
responsibilities
Director of Finance, the Finance and Administrative Officer will for part of
the Finance department Team of Maikhanda Trust with the following
responsibilities
Finance – Form part of
the Team in the development of the organisations’s annual budget, Maintain and
the month end work papers and schedules to the trial balance by working closely
with the Finance and Grants Manager, Prepare the month end close, financial
statements and review with the Director of Finance and Finance and Grants
Manager, Assist in posting of transactions in the finical system, Prepare
payroll, Ensure that PAYE, withholding Tax, Pension and other statutory
requirements are compiled, Assist in reconciliation of Balance Sheet Accounts,
Update fixed asset register, Ensure that internal financial controls and audits
are in place and done as required, Any other finance/accounting related tasks
as assigned fro tie to time
the Team in the development of the organisations’s annual budget, Maintain and
the month end work papers and schedules to the trial balance by working closely
with the Finance and Grants Manager, Prepare the month end close, financial
statements and review with the Director of Finance and Finance and Grants
Manager, Assist in posting of transactions in the finical system, Prepare
payroll, Ensure that PAYE, withholding Tax, Pension and other statutory
requirements are compiled, Assist in reconciliation of Balance Sheet Accounts,
Update fixed asset register, Ensure that internal financial controls and audits
are in place and done as required, Any other finance/accounting related tasks
as assigned fro tie to time
Administration –
Work closely wan support district Teams for smooth administrative operations,
Supervise and mentor the Program Support Officers and District Office Assistant
and Drivers, Assist with the implementation of project activities by providing
administrative and logistical support to project staff, Solicit quotations for
goods and services ad ensure that procurement procedures are followed, Manage
motor vehicles, Manage staff leave, Ensure that systems are in place to get
satisfactory use of resources and prevention of abuse by staff in procurement
process use of vehicles, computers,, internet, office phones, per diems, etc,
Ensure that satisfactory internal controls are in place to safeguard MaiKhanda
funds, Ensure that staff are satisfactorily complying with procedures and act
accordingly where there are gaps, Produce information as required for the
various service areas on time to the Senior Management Team, Ensure that
financial services such as the funding (cash flow) activities, meet the
appropriate needs of team members on the ground, Any other administrative tasks
as assigned from time to time
Work closely wan support district Teams for smooth administrative operations,
Supervise and mentor the Program Support Officers and District Office Assistant
and Drivers, Assist with the implementation of project activities by providing
administrative and logistical support to project staff, Solicit quotations for
goods and services ad ensure that procurement procedures are followed, Manage
motor vehicles, Manage staff leave, Ensure that systems are in place to get
satisfactory use of resources and prevention of abuse by staff in procurement
process use of vehicles, computers,, internet, office phones, per diems, etc,
Ensure that satisfactory internal controls are in place to safeguard MaiKhanda
funds, Ensure that staff are satisfactorily complying with procedures and act
accordingly where there are gaps, Produce information as required for the
various service areas on time to the Senior Management Team, Ensure that
financial services such as the funding (cash flow) activities, meet the
appropriate needs of team members on the ground, Any other administrative tasks
as assigned from time to time
Degree in Accounting,
Business, Public Administration, or related field required, Minimum 3 yrs
accounting/book keeping experience, Experience using Sage Pastel accounting
system or similar accounting software, Ability to work with diverse group of
people, Experience developing and managing accounting staff and fostering
service minded culture, Hands-on manager with impeccable integrity, Ability to
plan, organise and think strategically, Ability to manage projects,
partnerships and professional relationships, Experience developing budgets,
Highly organised and flexible in dynamic environment, Commitment to MaiKhanda
mission and values
Business, Public Administration, or related field required, Minimum 3 yrs
accounting/book keeping experience, Experience using Sage Pastel accounting
system or similar accounting software, Ability to work with diverse group of
people, Experience developing and managing accounting staff and fostering
service minded culture, Hands-on manager with impeccable integrity, Ability to
plan, organise and think strategically, Ability to manage projects,
partnerships and professional relationships, Experience developing budgets,
Highly organised and flexible in dynamic environment, Commitment to MaiKhanda
mission and values
If you meet the above
job description, send your application, including detailed CV with 3 traceable
refs to maikhanda@maikhanda.org or through MaiKhanda Trust,
Area 14/56, Off Presidential Way, Red Cross Turnoff, Private Bag B437,
Lilongwe, Closing date of receiving applications is 14th August
job description, send your application, including detailed CV with 3 traceable
refs to maikhanda@maikhanda.org or through MaiKhanda Trust,
Area 14/56, Off Presidential Way, Red Cross Turnoff, Private Bag B437,
Lilongwe, Closing date of receiving applications is 14th August
