Malawi Financial Advisory Services Specialist (Fixed-Term) Full Time NEW

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa’s farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.

About the Role

The Finance Advisory Services (FAS) team is a dedicated group of in-country and global associates. We serve as trusted advisors to organizational leadership teams, specializing in financial strategy and sustainability. We guide company-wide budgeting, strategic planning, and financial reporting functions. Our ultimate aim is to ensure financial sustainability and enhance our overall impact.

As a Financial Advisory Services Specialist, you will support the Malawi programs’ financial reporting, analysis, and monitoring. You will also collaborate with the Global Finance team in rolling out financial policies and tools.

You will report directly to the Malawi/Zambia FAS Associate.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Monitoring

• You will conduct monthly BVA (Budget vs Actual) reviews – working hand in hand with Department Heads to identify variances
• You will work closely with Accounting to rectify all miscodings and update current financial projections
• You will conduct monthly marginal analysis for Malawi programs to provide analytical support on key causes
• You will prepare quarterly grant reports for active grants with strict adherence to donor reporting.

Administrative Work

• You will support the Human Resources department with a monthly payroll quality check.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in accounting, finance or audit
• Strong understanding of financial concepts, including accounting principles, financial modeling, and data analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Lilongwe or Zomba, Malawi

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off

Contract Duration

2 Years

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Malawi.

Application Deadline

16 February 2026. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here ([email protected]), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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