OVERVIEW

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organisation with 75 years of experience helping vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. The organisation works with children of diverse backgrounds, including in challenging environments, and operates in nearly 100 countries.

World Vision invites applications from qualified and experienced local candidates for the position of Associate Director – Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), based in Lilongwe.

JOB TYPE: Full Time

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Local – Fixed-Term Employee

Date Posted: Wednesday, 21st October 2026

Application Deadline: 26th October 2026

POSITION: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR – FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ANALYSIS (FP&A)

JOB SUMMARY

The Associate Director – Financial Planning and Analysis will provide strategic leadership in financial planning, budgeting, reporting, analysis, grant financial management, and risk management. The role will ensure effective financial controls, compliance with donor requirements, accurate financial reporting, and sound decision-making across projects and organisational operations.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate should have:

A first degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field.
A professional qualification such as ACCA, CIS, or CIMA.
A Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or an equivalent qualification will be an added advantage.
At least seven (7) years of experience in a management role.
In-depth knowledge of accounting software packages and excellent computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Excel.
Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Extensive knowledge of grant accounting and financial operational issues.
Strong analytical skills and experience managing internal and external audits.
Experience in staff motivation, capacity building, and training.
Ability to prepare, review, and present financial statements and financial reports.
Experience preparing and presenting reports to senior leadership and Boards.

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Financial Planning and Budget Management

Lead the annual planning and budgeting process, including support costs, Horizon, IMPAQ, FAD, and the National Office Budget Template.
Ensure financial plans align with organisational strategic and operational priorities.
Collaborate with Programmes, Grants Acquisition and Management (GAM), and Resource Development and Donor Engagement (RDDE) teams to develop comprehensive, compliant, and strategically sound proposal budgets.
Design and monitor expenditure-tracking frameworks to ensure requisitions are checked against available budgets before approval.
Ensure project budgets are accurately recorded and aligned with Detailed Implementation Plans.
Develop predictive financial models and scenario analyses to support informed decision-making.

2. Financial Reporting and Analysis

Oversee the preparation and review of donor financial reports to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with reporting requirements.
Facilitate Financial Field Report (FFR) review meetings with stakeholders, including Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and Operations teams, and recommend corrective actions for financial variances.
Prepare and present financial reports to the Board, Advisory Committees, Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and other governance bodies.
Review journals, payment vouchers, and other financial transactions to ensure compliance with donor coding structures and financial controls.
Maintain project asset registers and conduct quarterly asset inventories in line with donor and World Vision International (WVI) policies.
Ensure timely submission of financial reports through the required reporting platforms.
Validate financial data before monthly closure, including A&T codes and account codes.
Manage and reconcile balance sheet accounts to maintain accurate financial records.
Monitor support-cost contributions and ensure that reallocation and recovery variances remain within acceptable limits.
Coordinate with the Shared Service Centre's Record-to-Report (R2R) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) teams to support accurate transaction processing and reporting.
Coordinate the annual conversion of financial statements to ensure IFRS compliance for statutory audits.

3. Consortium and Partner Financial Management

Analyse financial reports from consortium members and implementing partners to promote transparency and accountability.
Assess the financial and operational capacity of partners and sub-grantees through appropriate vetting processes.
Engage partners during proposal development and agreement initiation to ensure compliance with grant and donor requirements.
Provide guidance to partners and sub-grantees on grant financial management.
Review partner financial reports, provide feedback, and conduct site visits where necessary.
Deliver training to strengthen partners' grant financial management capacity.
Monitor sub-grantee compliance with sub-agreement terms, donor regulations, and internal policies, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

4. Financial Risk Management, Audit Coordination and Compliance

Provide strategic financial advice to internal stakeholders to support compliance with donor agreements and reduce financial risks.
Coordinate and consolidate feedback for the Regional Scorecard to support performance monitoring and strategic alignment.
Oversee Labour Distribution Reports (LDRs) to ensure accurate allocation of staff costs across projects and funding sources.
Lead the preparation and review of financial performance scorecards at zonal, cluster, district, Area Programme (AP), and Operational Area (OA) levels.
Maintain a central repository of grant finance documentation to support transparency and audit readiness.
Coordinate internal and external grant audits and donor compliance reviews.
Ensure audit documentation is available on time and that audit findings are addressed.
Strengthen financial systems and controls by identifying weaknesses and implementing risk-mitigation measures.
Promote awareness of donor policies on fraud and corruption and support effective prevention and detection systems.
Lead the implementation of audit recommendations and process improvements to strengthen financial governance.

5. People Leadership and Capacity Building

Set clear performance objectives for team members and provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and support.
Identify staff capacity gaps and recommend relevant training interventions.
Manage leave planning in accordance with organisational policies while maintaining operational continuity.
Oversee orientation, onboarding, and ongoing training for Finance and Programme staff.
Promote effective financial management practices across project teams to improve consistency and organisational performance.

ELIGIBILITY

Applications are accepted from local applicants only.
Candidates should be prepared to provide strategic financial leadership, manage complex grant-finance requirements, and support organisational accountability and compliance.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified local candidates should submit their applications through the official World Vision recruitment portal.

Application Link: To apply for this job please visit worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com.