National Youth Council of Malawi
VACANCIES
Applications are
invited from suitably qualified and motivated candidates to fill the vacant
position of Finance and Administration
Officer tenable at the National Youth Council of Malawi Secretariat, Lilongwe.
ORGANIZATIONAL
PROFILE
National
Youth Council of Malawi (NYCOM) is a statutory corporation established through
an Act of Parliament (National Youth Council of Malawi Act No.22 of 1996).
National Youth Council of Malawi is mandated to register youth organisation,
coordinate and regulate youth work in Malawi as well as to facilitate and
implement development activities that promote health and development of young
people. The vision of National Council is a Malawi where young people are able
to develop their full potential and contribute to sustainable development of
their country.
Finance and Administration Officer
Position
Objectives
The
Finance and Administration Officer is responsible for proper financial
management, human resources management and administrative systems of NYCOM.
He/she will ensure efficient and effective financial, administrative and human
resources support services to the core operations of NYCOM Strategic Plan.
Major Duties and
Responsibilities
·
Lead
in the development and implementation of financial management and
administrative systems for effective management and use of organizational
resources including staff at NYCOM and affiliate levels.
·
Implement
and monitor human resources policies and systems including performance
management.
·
Prepare
and monitor NYCOM budgets and cash flows
·
Ensure
timely disbursement of funds
·
Ensure
timely and accurate recording of financial transactions in the accounting
system.
·
Produce
donor reports, management reports and Board reports
·
Manage
donor relations
·
Organize
audit for NYCOM and affiliates to ensure compliance, accountability and
transparency
·
Build
capacity of staff responsible for financial management and administration.
·
Ensure
efficient management of programme staff including annual appraisals of finance
and administration staff, coaching, training and mentoring.
·
Assist
the ED in development and implementation of fundraising and resource
mobilization strategies and activities.
·
Manage
of the finances of the NYCOM and the day-to-day running of the Finance and
Administration section.
·
Advise
the Board and management on financial matters of the NYCOM.
·
Prepare
monthly and quarterly financial and management accounts.
·
Coordinate
preparation of annual budgets for submission to the Government.
·
Design
and review internal controls and accounting procedures.
·
Trains
youth from partner organizations in financial management and liquidation of
donor funds.
·
Oversees
the management of the inventory.
·
Keep
personnel/staff records
Required
Qualifications and Experience
·
Bachelor
Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or its equivalent
·
Minimum
of 2 years’ experience in similar position
·
Knowledge
in computerized financial accounting programmes.
·
Understanding
of acceptable accounting principles and procedures
Required
Attributes and Skills
·
Ability
to work with the youth
·
Good
analytical skills
·
Must
be detail-oriented
·
Good
communication skills
·
Good
computer skills
Mode of
Application
Interested
candidates meeting the minimum requirements should send their applications and
updated curriculum vitae with three traceable referees to the following
address.
The Executive
Director
National Youth
Council of Malawi
Plot 112, Area
47 Sector 2
Private Bag 389
Lilongwe 3
The
Closing date for receiving application is 22nd July, 2016, 16:30
hours. Application received later than the deadline will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged. The successful candidate is
expected to report for duties by 1st September, 2016.
The National Youth Council of Malawi is an equal
opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
