Finance and Administration Officer

Integrated Water and Energy Technologies Ltd

Integrated Water and Energy Technologies Ltd (IWET) a renewable energy company specializing in solar and irrigation products based in Lilongwe is seeking a highly motivated and experienced finance and administration officer to oversee the company’s financial management and administrative functions. The incumbent will be responsible for budgeting, financial reporting, accounting and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The role also includes managing administrative functions to ensure effective operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Developing and managing the company’s financial strategies and operations

  • Overseeing the preparation and administration of paychecks

  • Ensuring compliance with tax regulations and other statutory obligations

  • Managing procurement processes and administrative operations to optimize efficiency

  • Preparing monthly management accounts and annual financial statements for audit

  • Monitoring cash and bank balances

  • Preparing monthly bank reconciliations

  • Interpreting company financial plans, policies, regulations and controls;

  • Reviewing and maintaining sound financial and accounting management systems

  • Assisting in handling audit queries

  • Investigating and resolving discrepancies in payments of transactions in accounts

Qualifications and experience required:

  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, or Professional Level of ICAM qualification or the Applied Knowledge Level of ACCA

  • At least 3 years of experience in financial management and administration, preferably in a corporate setting.

  • Strong knowledge of Accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Bookkeepa or similar.

  • Knowledge of local and international accounting practices and relevant laws is a plus.

Skills and Attributes

  • Strong financial management skills.

  • Fluent in English with excellent writing and verbal communication skills.

  • Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel.

  • Strong organizational, Analytical and leadership skills.

  • Profound team-spirit.

  • Pro-active and solutions oriented.

  • Ability to work under time pressure.

Method of application:

All interested applicants with the required qualifications and experience should send their applications enclosing copies of relevant certificates and curriculum vitae (CV) with names of three traceable referees, mobile numbers, and e-mail addresses to: iwetrecruitment@gmail.com

Closing date for application is: 16th December 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Qualified ladies are encouraged to apply. Integrated Water and Energy Technologies Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.

NB: IWET does not charge any cost at any point of the recruitment process.