Job Description
The Salima-Lilongwe Water Supply Company (SLWSC) Limited is a Special Purpose ‹ Vehicle (SPV) incorporated by the Malawi Government for implementation of the Salima-Lilongwe Water Supply Project.
The Company’s mandate is to manage implementation of the Salima-Lilongwe Water Supply Project, and to develop and manage water resources for raw and potable bulk water supply to support the socio-economic development of Malawi. The Salima-Lilongwe Water Supply Company invites applications from suitably qualified candidates of Malawian origin to fill the following vacant position:
Finance Officer
Job Title: Financial Officer
Grade: SLWSC 4
Department: Finance
Location: Lilongwe
Reporting Responsibility: Director of Finance
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Prepare monthly management accounts and periodic financial reports;
- Prepare periodic project’s financial reports;
- Monitoring and controlling revenue accounting processes and advising on any deviations and overruns and flexing of budgets;
- Formulate measures to address cash inflow deficits;
- Consolidate annual budgets and annual financial statements of the Company;
- Maintain good working relationship with the Company’s financial partners, clients, and Banks in the course of business dealings;
- Review and maintain sound financial and accounts management systems;
- Monitor and control expenditure to ensure adherence to budget policies, systems and procedures;
- Ensure that legal payment obligations, e.g. salaries, taxes, pension contributions, licenses, subscriptions are met as they fall due.
- Lead in the preparation and implementation of external audits
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
- Professional qualification in ACCA or CIMA.
- A member of ICAM.
- Minimum of 5 years proven work experience in a reputable organization.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their application letters in a sealed envelope clearly indicating the position applied for, copies of certificates, a Curriculum Vitae and a copy of National Identification Card with details of three traceable referees not later than 23 August 2024 to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Salima-Lilongwe Water Supply Company
4 Lingadzi Road
Area 47 Sector 3
P/Bag 346
LILONGWE
Applicants that do not submit copies of certificates will not be considered for shortlisting and only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged