MALO A MCHEREZO, which means "place of refuge,” is a multisite non-profit organization that was founded in 2002 and has been growing ever since. We provide holistic care for underprivileged, orphaned children not only through food, clothing, and medical care but also a well-rounded school education. We offer a place where these needy children feel safe, loved, cared for, and challenged to grow. Here, they receive the opportunity to get to know Jesus and choose a life with Him. They also receive the opportunity to develop their character, knowledge, skills, and individual gifts. This is our strategy for breaking the cycle of poverty and giving underprivileged people in Malawi and Mozambique a better future.

Your Profile

Are you passionate about caring for children and equipping them with the skills they need to develop into responsible adults? If you share our vision, are interested in joining our international team in Malawi and Mozambique, and possess the attributes listed below, please consider applying for this position.

We are seeking a self-driven, committed and experienced Finance Manager with the willingness to move to our headquarters at the Chiole Mission Station in Malawi.
Most importantly, it is essential that the candidate is a mature Christian with sound biblical knowledge. As a reliable steward and strategic and systems thinker, the Manager of Finance will be required to contribute to and expand the financial management system we are developing to fulfil our calling and vision. As a servant leader, he or she will be required to maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This involves maintaining the highest level of integrity in area of financial management. The ideal candidate must be highly motivated with a desire to impact the nation by providing superior quality financial management services to enhance the care and education of vulnerable children.

Key competency

• An on-going commitment to following and growing in Christ
• Transparent, highly principled leadership with a clear understanding of what it means to be a servant leader and operate a charity organisation
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Transparent and high integrity leadership
• Fluent in English and German
• Extensive experience (at least 5-8 years) in finance, accounting, or related roles, preferably in a non-government or non-profit sector setting.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Strong financial skills, including budget preparation, analysis and reporting
• Solid organizational skills, including quality management, planning, delegating, program development and task facilitation
• Strategic and systems thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving organizational efficiency and effectiveness
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet applications
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at various levels.
• Is self-aware and has inner confidence
• Strong work ethic with high degree of energy
• Is reflective and sensitive to the impact on others and understands personal strengths and gaps

Key responsibilities

The applicant must be prepared to face a wide range of challenges and responsibilities daily. The role will re- quire completing the following duties and responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and measure an effective financial management system to ensure the financial health of the organization.
• Use strong analytical and innovative thinking to develop a clear financial strategy to achieve goals.
• Weekly, Monthly and quarterly strategic Financial Planning and Budgeting
• Financial, Risk & Inventory Management
• Weekly Financial Analysis and Reporting
• Coordinate with the financial departments of partner organizations in Germany and other countries
• Being a part of the leadership team of the organization

Our Team

We are an international team from different nations. We expect our team members to live in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and to be an active member of an evangelical church.

If you are interested, answer the questions that you find by following this link. Applications by e-mail and post office box can’t be considered.