Financial and Support Services Manager

Position: Finance and Support Services Manager (FSSM) Location: Lilongwe, Malawi Salary: Competitive, local terms and conditions will apply

Contract: 24 months Fixed Term Contract (renewable)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Finance and Support Services Manager (FSSM) to join our team in Malawi. The post-holder will oversee the management of Sightsavers Finance and Administration in the Malawi Country Office. Reporting to the Country Director they are responsible for monitoring the country resource management and identifying risks or issues.

Key accountabilities but not limited to:

Excellent financial management and risk mitigation through compliance with local regulations and adherence to the organisational Financial Framework
Implementing financial management and controls; financial planning and budgeting; financial monitoring and audits
Monitoring and retaining accurate financial records
Leading support services for the country office through management of logistics and procurement of supplies
Delivering/overseeing administrative functions, payroll; ensuring IT equipment functions effectively. All in line with organisational policies and procedures
Working collaboratively with programme and finance teams to support and strengthen the financial management, accountability and capacity building of partners
Supporting finance and programme teams with joint review of programme/project reports, planning and analysis
Supporting proper financial and resource management of programmes
Reviewing project planning, monitoring reports, auditing of funds

The FSSM role is varied and involved. Please read the Job Description for full details.

Relevant professional accounting qualification or tertiary degree in Finance and Accounting (for example CPA/ ACCA/ MBA)
Extensive workpro experience ideally gained within international development in a similar role. Experience of audit and government organisations also advantageous
Proven work experience in financial management, programme/ project management and administration
Strong project financial management, budget and data analysis
Strong experience in grant management (for example EC, FCDO, Irish Aid or USAID)
Excellent communication and organisation
Fluent or strong written and spoken English
Available to travel as and when required within Malawi
Ability to work independently

Deadline 4 January 2024 23.59pm GMT UK

he FSSM role is varied and involved. Please read the Job Description for full details.

The recruitment process has three stages. First stage is a written task lasting up to 90 minutes. Successful candidates will be invited to a virtual Teams interview intended week commencing 8 February, lasting up to 1 hour. A final virtual interview with the Regional Director as required. We reserve the right to close this opportunity early.

Please click on the Apply Here link on our portal.

We are particularly interested to hear about your motivations to apply for this role within your application.

As an equal opportunity Employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader therefore qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.