Accounts Assistant – Sub-Saharan Africa Family Enrichment (SAFE)

August 12, 2024
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

The Organization: SAFE is a Christ-centered NGO, based in Zomba, Malawi, with a mission to “change lives in vulnerable communities as we share God’s love and truth in words and actions.” It has a multi-generational ministry to the young and old, through three distinct but synergistic programs:

1) Education and Youth Development activities, including WHY WAIT? life skills training in schools and clubs, Mother Groups, mentoring/tutoring and scholarship programs.
2) Early Childhood Development, through community-based child care centres and parental training – to develop the learning abilities & holistic health of children, 0-8 years old.
3) Gogo Grandparent Support, including spiritual training, psycho-social support, and physical assistance–to improve the well-being of grandparents and enable them to effectively care for vulnerable children.

Duties and Responsibilities

i. Prepare payment vouchers
ii. Writing cheques
iii. Filling of all accounting documents in an orderly manner
iv. Capturing accounting data into the books or ledgers
v. Manage petty cash
vi. Keeping day to day accounts of operations
vii. Assist in preparing all required information for audits on regular basis

Qualifications and Skills

i. Financial diploma awarded by ICAM or ACCA
ii. A minimum of 3 years experience with a local or international NGO
iii. Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures

Knowledge and Attributes

i. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Method of Application

Interested candidates should submit their applications together with up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV); names and contacts of three traceable referees and copies of certificates not later than 16 August, 2024 to the following address:

The Executive Director
Sub-Saharan Africa Family Enrichment
Masongola 5/2
Mangasanja Road
Private Bag 10
ZOMBA

Only shortlisted candidates shall be acknowledged and invited to the interviews.