FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT @ PAEDIATRIC AND CHILD HEALTH ASSOCIATION (PACHA)LOCATION: MalawiPOSITION: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICEROVERVIEWThe Paediatric and Child Health Association (PACHA) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing and improving children's health and welfare. Its mission is to ensure that children have access to the determinants of good health in Malawi and beyond.PACHA's membership includes healthcare professionals and other child health and welfare advocates. The organisation has been working in Malawi since 2011.With funding from the Else Kröner-Fresenius Foundation, PACHA, in collaboration with Witten/Herdecke University, has established the Else Kröner Centre for Global Child Health.The Centre seeks to strengthen primary healthcare systems for children and young people, improve the quality of care, promote children's rights, and develop evidence-based strategies for sustainable health system strengthening.PACHA invites applications from well-experienced, highly motivated and suitably qualified candidates for the position of Finance and Administrative Officer.JOB TYPE: Not specified in the advertApplication Deadline:Tuesday, 17th November 2026POSITION: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERDUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIESThe Finance and Administrative Officer will be responsible for the following:1. Budget Preparation and Financial ReportingPrepare quarterly and annual programme budgets in collaboration with technical personnel and the senior management team.Provide technical guidance in the preparation of project budgets and financial reports.Ensure that books of accounts are up to date and reports are submitted on time.2. Auditing and Financial ReconciliationFacilitate the auditing of books and accounts.Prepare creditors' reconciliations and process payments.Allocate expenditures within approved budgets.Monitor expenditure to ensure it remains within approved budgets.3. Financial Management and ControlAdvise management on proper financial management.Work under established financial control guidelines.Support effective financial management and accountability.4. Administrative and Procurement SupportUndertake assigned administrative duties.Provide leadership to the Administrative Assistant and support staff.Assist with the procurement of office supplies and project materials.Ensure that all Centre certificates and registrations are up to date.KEY REQUIREMENTSAcademic QualificationsApplicants must possess:A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.A professional accounting qualification.Professional ExperienceA minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience.HOW TO APPLYInterested candidates should submit their applications by email to:Email: recruitment.ekcpacha@outlook.comClosing Date:Tuesday, 17th November 2026Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.IMPORTANT NOTICEPACHA does not charge any fees at any stage of its recruitment process. Applicants should not pay anyone to secure this opportunity.

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