Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is on a mission to create a world where no mother, child, or family is devastated by HIV and AIDS, and we are making an impact. We are a proven leader in the global fight to end HIV and AIDS, and an advocate for every child to live a full and healthy life into adulthood. For more than 30 years, EGPAF has been a leader in meeting urgent needs in pediatric HIV and AIDS in the world’s most affected regions. We carry out our values of passion, innovation, teamwork, leadership, integrity, excellence and equity every day, while maximizing our impact in the communities we serve. EGPAF currently supports national, district, and local governments, facilities, communities, and non-governmental partners. In 2020, EGPAF’s global footprint spans 15 countries. To date, EGPAF has supported over 15,000 sites to offer HIV counselling, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services alongside high-quality family health care. Join us on our fight for an AIDS-free generation!

EGPAF has worked in Malawi since 2001. Today, EGPAF Malawi implements evidence-based HIV prevention, care and treatment interventions in 177 health facilities in nine districts through EGPAF’s U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief/U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PEPFAR/CDC) – funded Achieving HIV Epidemic Control through Scaling Up Quality Testing, Care and Treatment in Malawi.

EGPAF seeks to fill the following open positions:

Title: Associate Finance Officer

Location: Lilongwe, Malawi

Reports to: Senior Finance Officer

How will you fight for an AIDS-free generation?

Responsible for supporting all financial and management accounting activities at the Malawi Country Program Office, ensure compliance with EGPAF financial policies and procedures for payments, receipts and cash management, and take completeness and accuracy responsibility of financial accounts for the Country Program.

No two days are alike at EGPAF, but what can you expect in this role?

• Ensure compliance with EGPAF financial policies and procedures for all financial transactions.
• Process payments due to suppliers/service providers, ensure all required supporting documents substantiating the payment are attached
• Prepare payments relating to staff advances, ensure that outstanding advances are cleared prior to payment of subsequent advance
• Transfer money to EGPAF beneficiaries’ mobile phone accounts for payments relating to all activities taking place at the health facility including meetings, trainings and other activities.
• Post withholding tax transactions in Quick books and prepare report and payments thereof for remittance to MRA
• Prepare VAT reports for submission to CDC by the required date to ensure compliance with donor regulations. Process VAT transactions for submissions to MRA, follow up on status of refund and prepare updates on reimbursements
• Post transaction for both Lilongwe and Blantyre offices in Quick books Accounting System.
• Work hand in hand with the team on month end process by providing required documentation to Regional Finance and Operations Unit
• Work on adjustments of various transaction as requested to ensure consistency in Quick Books and on vouchers
• Ensure proper filing of financial documents in a retrieval matter and ensure safety of such documents
• Provide support to other staff members on finance related transaction or matters with proper guidelines to relevant financial procedures
• Assist on internal & external audit preparations and implementation of recommendations from the audit action plan.

To be successful, you will need to have:

• Diploma in Accounting or its equivalent.
• Be a Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi
•      Should possess relevant accounting experience of not less than 5 years in a busy organization and must have sound knowledge of using computers. Practical experience in using computerized accounting packages will be an added advantage.
• Must have ability to work against tight deadlines in a multi-donor and multi program environment

Bonus Points if you Have:

• Must have good analytical and reporting skills with attention to details.
• Must possess high level of integrity, honesty, maturity, diligence, good attitude and commitment towards work.
• Must be a team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.

As a global, multinational and multicultural organization, EGPAF believes that diversity in the workplace enriches our work and enhances our impact and effectiveness. We believe that employees have the right to work in a climate of mutual respect and integrity that promotes dignity and respect for all, and that enables them to reach their full potential. The Foundation is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B), and we strongly encourage those with the following identities to apply: BIPOC (black, indigenous, and other people of color), women and non-binary, LGBT+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender), individuals with disabilities, and other members of historically underrepresented groups.

EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to country law requirements, EGPAF complies with US laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Foundation has facilities.

The Foundation does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to pay a fee at any stage of recruitment, please contact fraud@pedaids.org.

To apply log onto EGPAF webpage: https://www.pedaids.org/about/careers

Closing Date:  20^th April, 2024