Chief Accountant/Group Financial
Controller – Malawi Mangoes – Chikondi cha m’manja (love at is in our
hands as we shake them)
MM (Operations) Limited is a
unique start-up dedicated to improving the lives of thousands of people in
Malawi off the back of a successful, commercially driven, profit making
business. MM (Operations) Limited has built a state of the art food
processing factory in Salima, Malawi. Th
e company is a values based
agro-processing business working closely with local communities to grow and
process fruit, within the requirements of the Rainforest Alliance international
sustainability standards.
A job opportunity has arisen and
MM (Operations) Limited seeks to fill the following vacancy and appoint a self
motivated and driven individual to become part of its dynamic team. The
job will be based in Salima.
Fluency in English language but
also experience of communicating and working with people who have limited
knowledge of English, Complete knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and
Powerpoint, Strong communication skills (written and verbal), Strong
interpersonal skills and experience managing and leading teams, Self-motivated
and ability to work alone, Enthusiasm, dedication, humour and professionalism,
Experience in implementing ERP systems and preferably with Microsoft Dynamics,
Experience in Agribusiness and/or Manufacturing as well as experience in
working in eastern and Southern Africa, Proposed candidate will have to be a
Chartered Accountant with 10-15 yrs of work experience in roles with increasing
responsibility culminating in a (senior) Financial Controller position in a
multinational company
Develop, maintain and keep up to
date the entre management and financial reporting system (ERP) of the Company
incorporating data from all divisions including budgets and forecasts, Manage
the entire A/R and A/P Process and department, Provide hands on training and
leadership to immediate direct reports, Work with direct reports and divisional
directors to prepare consolidated procurement plans for the business, Work with
CFO to analyse and forecast cash flow and liquidity, Work with Financial
Analysis Analyst to assist with data for monthly and quarterly reports for all
stakeholders, Analyse historical and forecasted working capital requirements of
the business, Prepare annual audited consolidated accounts in accordance with
IFRS, Prepare quarterly unaudited consolidated financials in accordance with
IFRS, Prepare monthly management accounts for each business unit and
consolidated company which analyses budget vs. actual, forecast vs. budget and
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The values expected of all MM
(Operations) limited employees are integrity, hope, endeavour, empowerment and
responsibility.
To apply please send your updated
CV and a brief statement explaining why u are interested in the job to info@malawimangoes.com or by post to
The Human Resources Manager, Malawi Mangoes, (Operations) Limited, P O Box 499,
Salima, Only applicants who submit their CV and statement as well as names,
telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of 3 traceable refs will be
considered. The closing deadline for application is Friday 20th
February 2015. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
for interviews.
MM (Operations) Limited is an
equal opportunity employer hence women are encouraged to apply
