PLACE OF ASSIGNMENT: Malawi Milk Producers Association (MMPA) Head Office in Lilongwe.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3rd July 2020
CONTRACT DURATION: 29 Months renewable yearly
BACKGROUND:
Malawi Milk Producers Association (MMPA) is an apex body for dairy farmers in Malawi. The mission of MMPA is to alleviate poverty within rural households by promoting and coordinating activities towards the advancement of dairy farming in Malawi. MMPA protects the interest of dairy farmers, lobby for favourable policies, facilitate dissemination of market information, and provide technical support for improved milk production, milk marketing, and creation of linkages and networks for dairy farmers.
MMPA received funding from Financial Access for Rural Markets, Smallholders and Enterprises (FARMSE) and We Effect for Implementation of Community Based Value Chain Financing Project and Strengthening Dairy Sector Strategic Plans Programme respectively. MMPA would like to use part of the funding from FARMSE for the recruitment of a Project Accountant and Four District Project Coordinators. MMPA would also like to use part of the funding from We Effect for the recruitment of an Accounts Assistant.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Handling of the day-to-day Project financial management requirements.
- Providing support and financial advice to The National Director and program staff regarding donor funds tracking, project budgets and financial reporting.
- Ensuring that all field expenditure supporting documents are properly and securely filed.
- Maintaining comprehensive internal controls on grant funds and sub-contracts for services and goods suppliers.
- Coordinating the annual budgeting process and tracking of actual performance against the budgets.
- Keeping accurate and complete financial records with summary reports tracking monthly revenue and expenditure on all contracts at each month-end.
- Advising management on binding tax and employment national obligations.
- Managing the disbursement and accounting of funds advanced to project staff and goods and services suppliers.
- Preparing accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual internal and external financial reports.
- Any other duty as directed by management from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
- Should be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance Management or Accounting with professional accounting qualifications such as ACCA/CIMA and at least five years of relevant work experience. Those with a Technician Diploma in accounting and professional accounting qualifications should have at least 10 years of relevant work experience. A Master’s Degree in Finance or Accounting will have an added advantage.
- Should be familiar with donor-funded projects and donor funds compliance requirements and documentation.
- Should have practical knowledge in managing IFAD/USAID/DfID and EU funds
- Should be a self-starter willing to work during odd hours when need be.
APPLICATION:
To apply please use any of the following options,
Submit electronic copies of a cover letter, CV with references, and scanned copies of relevant certificates to info@mwmilkproducers.org and cc brownphulusa@gmail.com. Submit a cover letter, CV with references, copies of relevant certificates to Malawi Milk Producers Association, Area 3/203, Near Mtunthama Round About, 2nd Turn Right, First Gate Right, behind Water Board Tanks., P.O. Box 376, Lilongwe.
Please explain in your cover letter why you are interested in the position, your relevant experience, and what you would bring to the role. Interviews will be held soon after the Deadline so please indicate your telephone number in your application.
For more information, you can contact Mr. Brown Phulusa on 0995 141 506 or 0888555079
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OTHER INFORMATION
Only shortlisted candidates would be called for an interview.
