Poverty is an outrage against humanity. It robs people of dignity, freedom and hope, of power over their own lives. Christian Aid has a vision – an end to poverty – and we believe that vision can become a reality. We are striving to bring lasting change to the lives of the poorest communities. We work wherever there is great need, helping people to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion, caste or creed. If you’re as determined as we are to end poverty and injustice across the world, work with us to make change happen.
We are looking for a financial professional to contribute to the effective management of the Christian Aid programme in Malawi in the role of Finance Officer. This role provides an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic professional that will support the accounting, reporting and administration of financial procedures.
The ideal candidate essentially should possess a degree in Accounting; be part qualified (fully qualified accountant desirable) and must have NGO working experience. You will need excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and have strong IT skills, including expertise in MS Word and Excel, Outlook and experience of inputting data. Meticulous about detail and well organised, you will also need to be able to plan, organise and prioritise your own workload and willingness to work with partner staff, providing support and to stay away from home for a period of time if required to do so.
Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions on your application form. Using the guidance notes available on our website may help you formulate your answers.
Build partnerships
Describe a situation when you contributed time and ideas to a piece of work which was beyond you or your team’s role.
Steward resources
Give an example of a situation when you managed your time effectively.
Realise potential
Please tell us about a time when you asked for feedback on your work and you were able to take action to improve its quality.
We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
Download the role profile (222 KB pdf)
To apply for this post, please download an application pack and email your completed International application form to: Malawi-Jobs@christian-aid.org quoting the job reference number given below.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted and that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Job reference: FO/MW/2013/01
Closing date: 12 noon, Thursday 26 September 2013
Interview date: Week commencing 30 September 2013
Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
