You will be joining an active Board of 13 Trustees of other professionals, several with recent experience of working in Malawi. Together you will move forward on our mission to support the education of girls and boys in Malawi.
What difference will you make?
About Us
Think Malawi is an innovative UK based charitable Trust run 100% by volunteers. We work hand in hand with Malawians to improve access to quality education, allowing them to fulfil their ambitions, improve their quality of life and contribute to Malawi’s development. The charity is currently formed of eight trustee roles, a small network of volunteers and supporters. We are also in the process of setting up an advisory group which the trustees can consult for any specialist advice which they need.
What will you get out of working with us?
This is a chance to use your skills to make a direct impact to the lives of children in Malawi. In addition you will gain governance experience within a small charity, as well as with hands on project work and helping to administer the charity. Onboarding and guidance are provided and we pride ourselves on providing a warm welcome to all new team members.
What are we looking for?
Essential Knowledge/skills
- Knowledge of bookkeeping and financial management (as necessary)
- Financial analysis skills
- Dedicated to the organisation’s cause and objectives and willing to act as the charity’s ambassador to external bodies, charities and companies.
- Willingness to be hands on in projects you’re involved in
- A positive approach
- Enthusiastic
- Self‑motivated
Desirable Knowledge/skills
- Knowledge and experience of current and fundraising finance practice relevant to voluntary and community organisations.
- Qualified accountant with demonstrated commercial awareness and knowledge.
- Knowledge of charity SORP and impending changes.
- Proven ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of the Board and other stakeholders.
- Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of charity fundraising and finance practices.
- Skills and experience in one or more areas of non‑executive governance and management e.g. strategic planning, business management, financial/accountancy, understanding of HR issues, experience of Trusts or other grant giving bodies particularly fundraising and legal knowledge.
- Knowledge of Malawi or Africa
- Experience working in the education, not for profit or charity sectors
- Working with volunteers
Remote
What will you be doing?
Purpose of role
We develop strategies and roll out programmes hand in hand with the projects we support. You will provide strategic input, practical support and advice to the charity and its programmes, as well as hands on support as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures are in place.
- Oversee the production of the Annual Accounts by the finance volunteer, prepare the Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts
- Arrange for the agreement, review and sign off on the Annual Report and Accounts by trustees and independent examiner, and their submission to the Charity Commission within ten months of the year end
- Advise fellow Trustees on a regular basis (and as a minimum quarterly) of the financial status of the charity and where necessary recommend appropriate action.
- Maintain budgetary oversight with Chairman and other Trustees
- Ensure the charity complies with legislative and regulatory requirements with regards to financial matters, and acts within the confines of its governing document and in furtherance of organisational activities contained therein.
- Maintain sound financial management of the charity’s resources, ensuring expenditure is in line with the agreed budget and investment activities meet accepted standards and policies.
- Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the charity and its resources, striving for best practice in good governance.
- Promote and develop the charity in order for it to grow and maintain its relevance to society.
- Provide strategic advice to the charity and its programmes in Malawi
- To be an active board member
- Along with other trustees, ensure the charity complies with its governing document and its legal obligations
- Participate in fundraising projects
- Work with volunteers and stakeholders in the UK and Malawi
You will be joining an active Board of 13 Trustees of other professionals, several with recent experience of working in Malawi. Together you will move forward on our mission to support the education of girls and boys in Malawi.
What difference will you make?
About Us
Think Malawi is an innovative UK based charitable Trust run 100% by volunteers. We work hand in hand with Malawians to improve access to quality education, allowing them to fulfil their ambitions, improve their quality of life and contribute to Malawi’s development. The charity is currently formed of eight trustee roles, a small network of volunteers and supporters. We are also in the process of setting up an advisory group which the trustees can consult for any specialist advice which they need.
What will you get out of working with us?
This is a chance to use your skills to make a direct impact to the lives of children in Malawi. In addition you will gain governance experience within a small charity, as well as with hands on project work and helping to administer the charity. Onboarding and guidance are provided and we pride ourselves on providing a warm welcome to all new team members.
What are we looking for?
Essential Knowledge/skills
- Knowledge of bookkeeping and financial management (as necessary)
- Financial analysis skills
- Dedicated to the organisation’s cause and objectives and willing to act as the charity’s ambassador to external bodies, charities and companies.
- Willingness to be hands on in projects you’re involved in
- A positive approach
- Enthusiastic
- Self‑motivated
Desirable Knowledge/skills
- Knowledge and experience of current and fundraising finance practice relevant to voluntary and community organisations.
- Qualified accountant with demonstrated commercial awareness and knowledge.
- Knowledge of charity SORP and impending changes.
- Proven ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of the Board and other stakeholders.
- Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of charity fundraising and finance practices.
- Skills and experience in one or more areas of non‑executive governance and management e.g. strategic planning, business management, financial/accountancy, understanding of HR issues, experience of Trusts or other grant giving bodies particularly fundraising and legal knowledge.
- Knowledge of Malawi or Africa
- Experience working in the education, not for profit or charity sectors
- Working with volunteers
Remote
What will you be doing?
Purpose of role
We develop strategies and roll out programmes hand in hand with the projects we support. You will provide strategic input, practical support and advice to the charity and its programmes, as well as hands on support as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures are in place.
- Oversee the production of the Annual Accounts by the finance volunteer, prepare the Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts
- Arrange for the agreement, review and sign off on the Annual Report and Accounts by trustees and independent examiner, and their submission to the Charity Commission within ten months of the year end
- Advise fellow Trustees on a regular basis (and as a minimum quarterly) of the financial status of the charity and where necessary recommend appropriate action.
- Maintain budgetary oversight with Chairman and other Trustees
- Ensure the charity complies with legislative and regulatory requirements with regards to financial matters, and acts within the confines of its governing document and in furtherance of organisational activities contained therein.
- Maintain sound financial management of the charity’s resources, ensuring expenditure is in line with the agreed budget and investment activities meet accepted standards and policies.
- Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the charity and its resources, striving for best practice in good governance.
- Promote and develop the charity in order for it to grow and maintain its relevance to society.
- Provide strategic advice to the charity and its programmes in Malawi
- To be an active board member
- Along with other trustees, ensure the charity complies with its governing document and its legal obligations
- Participate in fundraising projects
- Work with volunteers and stakeholders in the UK and Malawi
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