WE ARE HIRING

Position: Finance Officer – Zomba Branch

Location: Zomba

Reporting to: Finance Manager

VisionFund Malawi is a Christian, mission-driven deposit-taking microfinance institution committed to empowering caregivers in hard-to-reach, underserved communities. Guided by our faith and values, we serve the most vulnerable families regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender, or background to help them build secure, dignified futures for their children. Our work is rooted in compassion, integrity, and a deep belief in the potential of every individual.

We are seeking a passionate, detail-oriented, and results-driven Finance Officer to support the effective management of our financial operations at our Zomba Branch.

This role is pivotal in ensuring financial integrity, accuracy, and compliance, while contributing to sound decision-making through timely reporting, analysis, and strong internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain an up-to-date register of all institutional physical assets and ensure their proper utilization
• Support the preparation of profitability reports and recommend strategies to enhance financial sustainability
• Monitor cash flows and provide timely advice to management
• Review daily bank balances and exchange rates, and recommend necessary actions including replenishments
• Prepare bank and general ledger reconciliations accurately and on time
• Coordinate finance and operations functions at branch level, including loan disbursements and reconciliation between Sun System and Loan Tracking System
• Process payments and travel advances, ensuring proper documentation and filing
• Support internal and external audit processes, including implementation of audit recommendations
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of budgets in collaboration with departments to control expenditure and support decision-making
• Undertake additional duties as assigned by management from time to time

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a reputable finance function
• Strong knowledge of finance and accounting principles, preferably within microfinance or banking
• Good analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in computer applications, with working knowledge of Sun System and Loan Tracking Systems being an added advantage
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work independently
• Must be a committed Christian, aligned with the organization’s values

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field

• Maintain an up-to-date register of all institutional physical assets and ensure their proper utilization
• Support the preparation of profitability reports and recommend strategies to enhance financial sustainability
• Monitor cash flows and provide timely advice to management
• Review daily bank balances and exchange rates, and recommend necessary actions including replenishments
• Prepare bank and general ledger reconciliations accurately and on time
• Coordinate finance and operations functions at branch level, including loan disbursements and reconciliation between Sun System and Loan Tracking System
• Process payments and travel advances, ensuring proper documentation and filing
• Support internal and external audit processes, including implementation of audit recommendations
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of budgets in collaboration with departments to control expenditure and support decision-making
• Undertake additional duties as assigned by management from time to time

• Strong knowledge of finance and accounting principles, preferably within microfinance or banking
• Good analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in computer applications, with working knowledge of Sun System and Loan Tracking Systems being an added advantage
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work independently

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field