Project Accountant at The Hunger Project Malawi

The Hunger Project Malawi (THP – Malawi), is a branch of the Global Hunger Project, a non-profit,
strategic organization committed to the sustainable end of world hunger. Our vision is a world where
every woman, man and child leads a healthy, fulfilling life of self-reliance and dignity. Our mission is to end hunger and poverty by pioneering sustainable, grassroots, women-centered strategies and advocating for their widespread adoption in countries throughout the world. THP-Malawi has been operating in Malawi since 1999 and is currently running programs and projects in the following districts: Blantyre, Chikhwawa, Dedza, Neno, Nsanje, Ntcheu, Phalombe, Salima and Zomba.

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

Position Summary

The position reports to the Finance Manager, and supports the management of project finances,
preparation and reviewing of donor reports.

Essential Functions

• Ensuring that financial transactions are properly recorded in the accounting system and updated regularly
• Preparing monthly financial reports and quarterly donor reports
• Timely signal significant under- or overspending, and offer explanation for variances, keeping in mind the costed workplan for the project.
• Preparing monthly bank reconciliations
• Supporting annual budget processes.
• Disbursement of funds during activities
• Coordinating and supervising the preparation of liquidations/ retirement of funds
• Supporting external audit processes
• Ensuring that relevant taxes have been duly deducted from all payments in line with tax
  regulations
• Preparing and maintaining payroll for the project
• Maintaining and updating the Fixed asset register
• Filing of Project finance related documents

Required Qualification, Experience and Skills

• Candidates for consideration must have Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or ACCA Holder
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a similar position for a Non-governmental
  organization.
• Vast knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven attention to detail, follow-through skills, and problem solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize heavy workloads in order to meet sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to interact well with others

Method Of Application

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria, should send their resumes with names and contacts of two traceable referees and a motivation cover letter electronically not later than, 10th October 2024 to: [email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Hunger Project Malawi is an equal opportunity employer. THP-Mw does not tolerate any form of sexual misconduct and is committed to the protection of children from abuse, therefore, successful candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and control