ABOUT THE ROLE

Nutrition International (NI) is looking for a Finance Officer to support the effective implementation of their programs in Malawi. You will provide day-to-day accounting, financial operations, and administrative finance support in compliance with NI policies, GAAP, donor rules, and statutory requirements in Malawi.

The Finance Officer serves as the primary initiator and processor of financial transactions for the Country Office, working under the technical oversight of the Regional Finance & Administration Manager. This is a great opportunity to join a global team of over 600 people working across 11 countries to transform lives through improved nutrition.

Benefits include:

• Competitive market pay
• health benefits
• pension plan
• flexible work hours
• vacation
• learning & development opportunities
• health & wellness support

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• ACCA or CPA Professional qualification
• 3–5 years' experience in a finance or accounting role (preferably in a grant-funded or NGO environment)
• Working experience managing Global Affairs of Canada grants, FCDO, USAID, or BMGF is highly preferred
• Experience with NetSuite ERP
• Experience with databases is an asset
• National or international non-profit experience is preferred
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
• Competent in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to work independently with remote supervision
• High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage day-to-day financial transactions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with organizational policies and GAAP
• Process payments, maintain general ledger records, and perform bank and cash reconciliations
• Prepare periodic financial reports and support month-end and year-end closing processes
• Assist in budget preparation, monitoring, and grant financial management, including tracking expenditures and reporting variances
• Support procurement finance processes, contract financial records, and fixed asset management
• Assist with payroll processing, statutory filings, and internal and external audits
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, donor requirements, and regulatory compliance standards
• Provide financial guidance to program teams and coordinate closely with regional finance stakeholders

Safeguarding Commitment:

Nutrition International upholds a zero-tolerance policy on safeguarding concerns and SEAH. Reference checks will include safeguarding verifications with previous employers.

• Manage day-to-day financial transactions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with organizational policies and GAAP
• Process payments, maintain general ledger records, and perform bank and cash reconciliations
• Prepare periodic financial reports and support month-end and year-end closing processes
• Assist in budget preparation, monitoring, and grant financial management, including tracking expenditures and reporting variances
• Support procurement finance processes, contract financial records, and fixed asset management
• Assist with payroll processing, statutory filings, and internal and external audits
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, donor requirements, and regulatory compliance standards
• Provide financial guidance to program teams and coordinate closely with regional finance stakeholders

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
• Competent in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to work independently with remote supervision
• High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• ACCA or CPA Professional qualification
• 3–5 years' experience in a finance or accounting role (preferably in a grant-funded or NGO environment)
• Working experience managing Global Affairs of Canada grants, FCDO, USAID, or BMGF is highly preferred
• Experience with NetSuite ERP
• Experience with databases is an asset
• National or international non-profit experience is preferred