Director of Finance

Purpose of the Job To provide strategic leadership, direction and guidance on revenue generation, prudent use, accounting and management of financial and material resources. Duties and Key Responsibilities: Developing, reviewing, coordinating and monitoring implementation of policies, plans, strategies, systems and processes on financial and material resource management. Attending to enquiries and queries raised by Management, Board of Directors, Government, donors and other stakeholders on financial matters. Coordinating and leading the annual fiscal planning process, preparation of annual budgets including budget reviews and closely monitoring implementation. Facilitating and coordinating internal and external audits and directing the development of action plans based on audit recommendations and monitoring progress on achievements. Establishing and maintaining strategic partnership with government, professional boards and associations and industries including all relevant stakeholders. Monitoring and controlling financial performance against approved targets. Managing working capital and revenue. Ensuring availability of appropriate financial and accounting information technology systems. Enforcing and monitoring collection of revenue. Preparing and timely submitting monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements and reports to relevant authorities. Identifying key financial risks and advising on appropriate management interventions. Method of Application Eligible candidates meeting the above requirements should submit their applications with up-to-date detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating names of three traceable referees, certified copies of academic and professional certificates. Applications marked with the name of the position being applied for on the envelope should be received to the following address: The Comptroller of Statutory Corporations. P.O. Box 30061 LILONGWE 3. Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged and invited for interviews. Malawi Railways is an equal-opportunity employer, and qualified women are encouraged to apply.