InfraWorks Holdings LTD
Job Opportunity
InfraWorks Holdings LTD is inviting applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the position of Assistant Finance Officer tenable in Lilongwe. The Finance Assistant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and managing petty cash, among other duties. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
Infraworks Holdings LLC is a trade enterprise which owns Infraworks Development LLC – a consulting engineering and project management firm, 365 Modelling Solutions LLC – a general trading entity focusing of supply of ICT hardware and software, printing and branding services.
1. Functional Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Finance & Administration Manager, t h e Assistant Finance Officer will undertake the following tasks/duties:
- Ensure all financial records are updated on a daily basis to maintain accuracy and compliance.
- Record and manage accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring timely payments and collections.
- Process customer receipts promptly and accurately.
- Handle cheque payment processing efficiently.
- Manage petty cash, including disbursements, reconciliations, and replenishments.
- Assist in budget preparation
- Assist in preparation of management accounts
- Maintain organized and up-to-date financial files.
- Any other duties assigned.
2. Competences
- Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization.
- Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of current and future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.
- Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms.
- Maintains high standards of trustworthiness.
- Role model for diversity and inclusion.
- Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others.
- Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
- Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all internal and external stakeholders and always puts the end beneficiary first.
- Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
- Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal.
- Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas.
- Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them.
- Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
- Open to change and flexible in a fast-paced environment.
- Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements.
- Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior.
- Performance is consistent, even under pressure.
- Always pursues continuous improvements.
- Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions.
- Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks.
- Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
- Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner.
- Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others.
- Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge.
- Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.
3. Required Skills, Experience and Educational Qualifications
Education
- Minimum of a diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Work Experience
- At least 1-2 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
Language Requirements
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Functional competencies
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) and MS Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of accounting standards, procedures, and processes.
- Knowledge of local legislative changes which affect all relevant areas of work.
Method Of Application
Applications including detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), photocopies of relevant certificates and at least three traceable referees should be forwarded to: InfraWorks Holdings LLC | e-mail to: [email protected] Cc: [email protected]
Closing date for receiving application letters is 12th July 2024 and only shortlisted candidates will be
acknowledged.