Job description

Your mission at EcoGen

Finance Manager at EcoGen will be responsible for overseeing and managing all financial aspects of the company, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing strategic financial guidance to support the company’s growth and sustainability.

You’ll be in charge of:

• Financial Planning and Strategy: The Finance Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing financial plans and strategies to support the organization's goals and objectives. This involves conducting financial analysis, forecasting future financial trends, and making recommendations to senior management based on the findings.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: The Finance Manager will be typically involved in the budgeting process, working closely with other departments to develop an accurate and realistic budget. She/he will monitor actual financial performance against the budget and provide regular financial forecasts to aid in decision-making.
• Financial Reporting: The Finance Manager will oversee the preparation and presentation of financial reports to senior management, board of directors, and external stakeholders. These reports may include income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and other financial disclosures required by regulatory bodies or stakeholders.
• Risk Management: He/She will identify and assess potential risks, such as currency fluctuations, interest rate changes, or market volatility, and develop strategies to mitigate these risks. This may involve implementing financial controls, insurance policies, or hedging strategies.
• Financial Operations: The Finance Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations of the organization. This includes overseeing accounting functions, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, managing cash flow, and monitoring financial performance indicators.
• Compliance and Regulatory Requirements: The Finance Manager will ensure the organization's compliance with financial laws, regulations, and reporting requirements. They stay updated on changes in financial regulations and ensure the organization's financial practices are aligned with the applicable standards.
• Stakeholder Management: Finance Manager will often interact with various stakeholders, including investors, banks, auditors, and government agencies. They may participate in meetings, negotiations, or presentations to communicate financial performance, address inquiries, and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Team Leadership: Finance Manager will lead a team of finance professionals. They provide guidance, support, and mentorship to their team members, ensure effective collaboration within the finance department, and promote professional development.
• Strategic Decision Support: Finance Manager will play a key role in providing financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making. They evaluate investment opportunities, assess the financial viability of projects, and provide financial recommendations to help the organization achieve its long-term objectives.

More about you.

• Education: A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required. 
• Experience: Finance Manager MUST have at least 3 years of experience in Finance or Accounting roles, including managerial positions. 
• Industry Knowledge: Strong industry knowledge and understanding of the specific challenges and dynamics of the organization's sector are valuable. Previous experience in a similar industry or organization is preferred.
• Leadership and Communication Skills: Finance Manager MUST have excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels. They should be able to present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.

What it is like to work at EcoGen.

• A leading Biogas company in Malawi: Joining our team means working alongside driven individuals who are committed to establishing our company as a leader in providing top-notch biogas systems and services in Malawi and beyond. This is not just a job; it's a chance to forge a transformative career and experience personal growth like never before!
• Entrepreneurial culture: Your ideas matter. We believe in empowering people to own their projects and be able to take responsibility for them.
• Passion and purpose: Working at EcoGen, you work with a very passionate team that believes strongly in working for the social and environmental impact they want to see.
• Learning about agroecology and small and medium-scale farmers: We make sure that regardless of your background, you get to spend time in the field with farmers and genuinely learn about farming and agroecology in general and its importance.
• Work-life balance: At EcoGen, we know you’re at your best when you’re rested and healthy. We therefore give you generous holidays options, parental leave, we pay for your health protection and give you options to work remotely when needed and possible.
• A team of Do’ers: We are a team of doers. You will get a chance to get your hands dirty and learn on the ground up because your ideas and execution matter.

Location, travel and start date:

• You will be based in the Lilongwe Office.
• Minimum travel across the country as required.
• The applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.