Vacancy title:
Finance and Administration Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
Chesney Trust

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, October 16 2026

Duty Station:
Lilongwe | Lilongwe

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 12 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Summary

The Finance and Administration Officer will be responsible for supporting the effective management of the school’s financial and administrative operations. The position will oversee financial records, budgeting, reporting, expenditure monitoring, and general administrative functions, while ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures. The Officer will provide accurate and timely financial and administrative information to support sound decision-making by school management.

Key Requirements

The successful candidate should:

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accountancy, or a related field from a recognised institution.
• Have at least three (3) years of progressive work experience in finance, accounting, administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Have strong organisational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in relevant accounting and office management systems.
• Demonstrate integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Be able to work effectively with management, staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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HOW TO APPLY

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit:

• An application letter;
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV);
• Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates; and
• Names and contact details of at least three (3) traceable referees that are on mail.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Board Chairperson
Chesney Trust
P.O. Box 153
Mzuzu, Malawi
Closing Date: Friday, 16th October, 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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