OVERVIEW

Provide strategic leadership in finance, HR, compliance, and administration to ensure sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and adherence to local and international standards. The role is both operational and strategic, driving corporate governance, organizational effectiveness, and risk management across WASSHA Malawi.

Reports to: General Manager

Direct Reports: Tax & Accounting Leader, Accountant, HR & Administrative Leader

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors in Accounting and Finance or related field (MBA is an added advantage).
• CPA/ACCA full member.
• At least 7 years of experience, with more than 3 years as an accounting manager or above in a business company.
• Good working knowledge of tax & accounting, HR & Administration and health & safety regulatory requirements.
• Good understanding of Excel.
• Good report writing and presentation skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of peripheral laws (including Malawi's company law).
• Knowledge and understanding of Malawi Tax & Company's Act.
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles (IFRS and local GAAP).
• Leadership and managerial skills.
• Proactively think and efficiently propose and discuss on strategy and procedures.
• Ability to work in harmony with the rest of the departments to achieve organizational goals.
• Continuous learning of new skills and company directions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A) Managerial Responsibilities:

• Manage the Accounting department.
• Manage the HR & Administration department.

B) Functional Responsibilities:

Tax & Accounting

• Ensure the timely preparation and execution of the monthly financial close process while paying special attention to accuracy and WASSHA group timelines.
• Ensure statutory obligations (such as NSSF, PAYE, VAT, WHT, LST) are filed by the accountant in a timely manner to ensure there are no penalties.
• Ensure the timely approval and follow through on all payments raised (such as Jobcan), including the communication with the banks.
• Liaise with the WASSHA Group tax and accounting group where necessary.
• Instruct and manage the Tax and Accounting department.
• Lead preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and group reporting standards.
• Implement strong internal controls, fraud detection systems, and risk management policies to safeguard company resources.
• Ensure compliance with all external audit requirements and lead audit closure within agreed timelines.
• Create a workflow and ensure the smooth flow of accounting. This will include usage of software such as QuickBooks for bookkeeping and Jobcan for payment applications.
• Monitor the necessity and ensure the timely approval and follow through on all payments.
• Coordinate with Auditors, Bankers, Lawyers and any other external parties and align strategies with the General Manager and Head Quarters.

HR

• Understand the company strategy and build the human resource plan with the General Manager.
• Liaise with department heads to identify human resource gaps and actively propose and communicate to the General Manager.
• Manage the recruitment process to ensure a smooth and fair procedure as per the company policies, as well as recruiting capable people who match the job description and maintain the retention rate.
• Manage the employee evaluation process and build career paths for each staff to maximize their potential in tandem with the company growth and strategy.
• Coordinate with the WASSHA group HR strategy in order to implement and align with the General Manager.
• Drive succession planning and talent pipeline management to ensure leadership continuity.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, engagement, and adherence to WASSHA values.
• Instruct and manage the HR & Admin department on all HR & Admin related functions.
• Actively be sensitive for any compliance related issues (such as harassment) which may arise.

General Role

• Implement preventive and pre-emptive measures and procedures in order to ensure the safety of the physical and mental working environment for all of the company's employees.
• Work across the organization with those even not in their direct report such as the Operational Manager and Leaders, in order to maintain good communication.
• Establish and train teams where necessary, and train all employees for specific workflows and procedures when required.
• Responsible for developing and enforcing finance, HR, and compliance policies.

Admin

• Manage legal risks of the company, and be compliant with the Company Law in Malawi.
• Manage office supplies and ensure smooth operations of the office and the company.
• Manage any logistics of employees and the office where necessary.

HOW TO APPLY

Application Link: https://forms.gle/EBzKdu3JS8AwWZ3A9

Application Deadline: 19th August 2026