ACCOUNTANT

AMG GLOBAL

POSITION: ACCOUNTANT – PHUKA INCUBATIONS PROJECT

Location: Lilongwe

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Our Client, Standard Bank, in partnership with Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), is seeking to recruit a high-caliber Accountant to support the delivery of the AGRA Phuka Incubation Project.

This is a mission-critical role within a flagship agricultural development initiative designed to:

Strengthen over 2,500 agri-SMEs Expand access to finance and markets Enable the creation of 20,000 sustainable jobs The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring robust financial stewardship, donor compliance, and real-time financial insight to support programme execution and impact.

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

Exposure to international donor-funded programme management Contribution to national economic transformation Work at the intersection of development finance and SME growth High stakeholder visibility KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Stewardship & Reporting

Prepare donor-compliant financial reports Maintain audit-ready records Monitor budgets and flag variances Perform bank reconciliations Budgeting & Forecasting

Support budgeting and reforecasting and ensure budget compliance in all financial transactions Track and analyse burn rates to inform decision-making Transaction Processing & Controls

Manage AP/AR processes – Process payments, reimbursements, and supplier invoices in line with financial policies Enforce documentation controls Maintain vendor records Compliance & Audit

Ensure compliance with AGRA, donor, and national financial regulations Support internal and external audits Maintain audit readiness Systems & Controls

Maintain accounting records using approved accounting software Strengthen internal controls Improve processes Grant Oversight

Review partner / sub-grantee financial reports for accuracy and compliance Conduct financial capacity assessments and training for implementing partners Monitor grant utilization and ensure alignment with grant agreements Support partner capacity building QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field ACCA/CPA preferred 3-5 years donor-funded/project accounting experience Knowledge of IFS and donor compliance requirements Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g. QuickBooks, SAP, Pastel, or similar) CORE COMPETENCIES

Analytical and detail-oriented Strong communication skills High integrity Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments Ability to work under pressure REPORTING STRUCTURE

Reports to: Finance Manager / Project Manager / Head Enablement

Location: Standard Bank Head Office (Field travels will be required)

SHORTLISTING CRITERIA

Only candidates with demonstrable experience in donor-funded project accounting will be shortlisted.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit application letter, CV, and names of three referees to: jobs@amgglobal.co.mw, quoting reference number: “CO 2026/04/7.”

Deadline is: Friday, 17 April 2026. Only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.