About CorpsAfrica:

Founded in 2011, CorpsAfrica is an organization that offers Africans the opportunity to serve as volunteers in their own countries, modeled after the Peace Corps. We train young, college-educated Africans and send them to live for up to a year in high-poverty rural communities, where they initiate and facilitate small-scale, high-impact projects identified by the local population. CorpsAfrica aims to promote a culture of public service in Africa by giving participants the opportunity to apply their training, skills, and energy to helping their fellow citizens overcome extreme poverty. www.corpsafrica.org

CorpsAfrica has steadily expanded its operations from Morocco to Senegal, Malawi, Rwanda, Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Gambia, South Africa and Cote d'Ivoire. Having successfully proven the power and effectiveness of the model, CorpsAfrica has begun receiving significant funding from major donors. As we reach a significant inflection point leading to future expansion, we are seeking to add motivated, skilled, and highly effective staff to our team in Malawi.
 

Job Overview:

The Bookkeeper  will be responsible for effective financial management, including budgeting,  financial operations, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements and national requirements.  He/She  will ensure that all financial reports are complete and timely. He/she will work closely with staff at all levels to collect and record all financial data in a useful database, develop and monitor activity budgets, reconcile all accounting entries, and provide monthly statements for head office reconciliation. The Bookkepeer shall facilitate conduct of audit and proper documentation.   He/She must be effective, working independently as well as part of a team.  He/She should also possess a demonstrated passion and commitment to ensuring compliance for reporting all financial and accounting procedures.

Classification: Full-time
Salary and Benefits : CorpsAfrica offers a competitive and comprehensive salary and benefits commensurate with the experience of its staff in accordance with local regulations and laws.
Duty Station : Lilongwe

Relief of the: Administrative and Financial Coordinator/Finance Coordinator, but maintains working relationships with the GSO finance team.

Specific responsibilities:

• Analyze and present financial reports accurately and timely; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements ensuring accuracy and compliance with local regulations.
• Oversee all financial accounting, projects/programs and grants.
• Assist the Country Director in managing the organization's cash flow and forecasting and ensuring monthly reporting and reconciliation are met, financial data and cash flow are stable and support operational requirements, and effectively communicate and present critical financial matters.
• Support implementation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly internal reporting and budgeting processes.
• Maintain budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure alignment with company financial objectives.
• Provide information and feedback on CorpsAfrica's human resources and administration policies and financial requirements (taxes, pension, insurance, etc.)
• Support CorpsAfrica/Malawi projects activities by efficient and effective Financial and Procurement processes. 
• Work closely with the global finance team to align local operations with the Global Support Office’s broader financial goals.
• Facilitate conduct of annual audit and finance reviews by donors. 
• Other responsibilities as requested by the Country Director.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Financial Accounting or a related field
• Accounting Professional certification will be a plus
• A minimum of three years of relevant professional experience is required, with prior experience in the NGO sector being highly advantageous.
• Broad financial skills (including experience with budgeting, planning, and accounting) and a knack for staying on top of details, including the “boring nitty-gritty”
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to manage financial operations, improve processes, and implement controls.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with global and local teams.
• High level of reliability, integrity, and confidentiality in handling financial information.
• Ability to clearly translate financial concepts to, and collaborate effectively with, program and fundraising colleagues who may not have a financial background.
• Technocrat with experience in accounting and reporting software such as Excel, SAGE, and QuickBooks.

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter that demonstrates relevant qualifications for this role through JazzHR. Only complete applications will be considered. The application deadline for the position is July 15, 2025.

As an equal opportunity employer, CorpsAfrica encourages applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, or any other legally protected basis.