Malawi Financial Advisory Services Associate

Vacancy title:
Malawi Financial Advisory Services Associate

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources , Category: Accounting & Finance ]

Jobs at:

One Acre Fund

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, May 06 2024
Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Lusaka, South – Central Africa

JOB DETAILS:
About the Role
• The Finance Advisory Services (FAS) team is a dedicated group of in-country and global associates. We serve as trusted advisors to organizational leadership teams, specializing in financial strategy and sustainability. We guide company-wide budgeting, strategic planning, and financial reporting functions. Our ultimate aim is to ensure financial sustainability, and enhance our overall impact.
• As a Financial Advisory Services Associate, you will support the Malawi and Zambia programs in financial analysis, budgeting and reporting. You will also collaborate with the Global Finance team in cascading financial policies and tools.
• You will report directly to the Global FAS Senior Manager

Responsibilities
• Support Financial Planning and Analysis
• You will manage the annual budget and monthly forecasts in collaboration with department heads
• You will provide support to leadership in making data-driven strategic decisions
• You will develop financial models and reports to support decision-making
• Lead the Financial Reporting and Monitoring
• You will lead the preparation of accurate financial reports and margin analysis
• You will maintain financial dashboards for monitoring budget vs. actual performance and recommending remedial actions.
• Strategic Planning Support:
• You will support the country director to develop strategic plans and and help in prioritizing objectives

Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
• 4+ years experience in consulting, finance or finance analysis
• A sound understanding of Financial Planning & Analysis and Financial Reporting
• Logical thinker & comfort with analysis – can use quantitative analysis to create insights and inform recommendations
• Solid understanding of using advanced formulas in Excel
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or another related field

Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Location
Lilongwe, Zomba, Malawi or Kabwe, Zambia
Benefits
Health insurance, paid time off
Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Malawi or Zambia

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Interested candidates should send their CVs