Vacancy title:
Program Accountant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Accounting & Finance, Business Operations, Social Services & Nonprofit]

Jobs at:
Oxfam

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, August 13 2026

Duty Station:
Malawi | Lilongwe

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 7 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background of Oxfam:

Oxfam started working in Southern Africa in the 1980s. Since then, we have implemented both development and humanitarian programmes to support practical and innovative ways for people to lift themselves out of poverty.

We work with local stakeholders to find lasting solutions to the root causes which keep people in poverty. Oxfam is currently collaborating with the Government, international and local CSOs, UN Agencies and other stakeholders.

Oxfam envisions Southern African countries to be free of extreme inequality and injustice; a society where citizens and particularly women across all age groups claim and exercise their rights and responsibilities and can influence decisions that affect their lives.

Our regional program aims to promote women’s rights, good governance and accountability, resilient livelihoods, as well as enhance preparedness, reduce vulnerability to disaster and ensure an effective response to humanitarian crises.

Job Summary:

The Program Accountant will be responsible and accountable for the day-to-day accounting of finances and to support the management of donor funding.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES

Bachelor’s degree combined with full professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA) or alternative a master’s degree in finance, Accountancy or equivalent qualification

At least 5 years accounting experience

Proven experience and ability in the following areas of finance

• Preparation of monthly and annual accounts to Financial Statements level
• Preparation of general ledger reconciliation
• Knowledge of local taxation laws
• Cash flow forecasting and management.
• Budgeting experience for multiple cost centres
• Experience in working with multiple currencies
• Computer literacy: full working knowledge of MS suite and others.
• Knowledge of Oxfam Processing & reporting systems & tools
• Basic knowledge and understanding of general administrative management
• Previous experience with an NGO, as well as with institutional donors, such as, EC, DFID and UN is of distinct advantage.

Skills

• Good professional presentation, interpersonal skills & a team worker.
• Ability to work, train & coach staff with differing levels of skills.
• Initiative, ability to prioritize tasks, work independently multi-task, and work under pressure.
• Commitment to the aims and objectives of Oxfam.
• Willingness to travel within the SAF Cluster region.

Key Attributes:

• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.

Contract Type: Fixed Term, renewal subject to availability of funding.

Salary: National terms and conditions, competitive and negotiable within the salary ranges depending on experience, skills and competencies. This role offers scope for immense personal fulfilment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career.

Location: SAF countries where one has the right to work (Mozambique Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe).

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

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