Finance and Administration Assistant - FAA
The Malawi Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (“MUSCCO”) is a national democratically controlled apex body of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (“SACCOs’) established on 15th September, 1980. The mission is to promote the sustainable growth and development of financial Cooperatives and their members through cost-effective inclusive programming. MUSCCO is a member of the World Council of Credit Unions and a continental body, known as African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Association (ACCOSCA).
The Union invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the vacant position of Finance & Administration Assistant in its establishment.
POSITION: FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT — FAA
Location: MUSCCO South-Blantyre
Reports to: Business Development -South
Provides supervision to: NA
Effective Date: 1st October, 2025
General
The Administration Officer reports to the Regional Coordinator and is responsible for maintaining up to date the regional records on corporate communications and Departmental activities to be up to date. S/he is expected to coordinate/execute general administrative and finance related work which will ensure the smooth running of the region.
- Duties and responsibilities: The FAA will be responsible for:
Carry out administrative work for the MUSCCO South which includes but is not limited to:
Filing of documents;
Coordinating documentation for various processes such as services, sales, purchases etc.
Organizing various meetings and functions;
Coordinate travel & accommodation arrangements for staff, members and visitors; - Handle the procurement of general supplies for the office. This includes receiving requests from departments, getting quotations and preparation of LPOs
- When required, liaise with the Regional Coordinator in arrangement of meetings with stakeholders.
- Manage massages for the Region offices.as well as handling outgoing and incoming mail.
- Arrange out-going and incoming visits of MUSCCO roaster
- Assist in the planning and implementation of major organization events like product launches, blitz, and other functions as they arise.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the Region Office
- Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
Diploma in Accountancy or Administration with 2 years post qualification experience in similar position.
Added advantage if S/he has experience in Sage Pastel Accounting System and in exposure in a financial institution.
Ability to work with minimum supervision and maintain utmost confidentiality and manage multi functional tasks.
Remuneration:
The successful candidate shall be offered a negotiated performance related contract for one year (with an opportunity for two additional years) MUSCCO will offer an attractive salary, benefits and gratuity package commensurate with the position.
How to apply:
Candidates meeting the above qualifications and experience should include the following in their application: detailed curriculum vitae with names of three traceable referees, a covering letter and copies of certificates to the address below:
The Chief Executive Officer, MUSCCO Limited, MUSCCO House, P.O. Box 651, Lilongwe And, send your application to hr@muscco.org not later than16.00 pm on Friday, 12th September 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged
MUSCCO is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in its work and staff. Only short-listed applicants will be acknowledged