Finance Officer

About the role

The Finance Officer will support UNICEF Malawi in ensuring effective stewardship of resources. Reporting to the Budget & Finance Specialist, the role focuses on delivering high‑quality financial management, accounting, treasury and compliance services to enable efficient programme delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in budget preparation, implementation and monitoring of expenditures.
• Process financial transactions, maintain accurate accounting records and reconcile accounts.
• Support period‑end closing activities and prepare financial performance analyses.
• Review financial reports and implementing partner transactions, identify exceptions and recommend corrective actions.
• Contribute to cash and treasury management, including cash forecasting and bank account monitoring.
• Prepare donor and statutory reports, support audit exercises and ensure compliance with organisational policies and IPSAS.
• Promote ethical financial practices and facilitate capacity‑building initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related field.
• Relevant experience in financial management, budgeting, accounting or treasury, preferably in an international or public‑sector environment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with programme and operational teams.

Required skills

• Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).