Branch Accountant - Malawi

Academic and Professional Requirements:

• Possession of a Bachelor of Accountancy Degree is essential; an ACCA qualification would be a significant advantage.


• A minimum of three years of dedicated experience in reporting and business performance analysis is required.


• Demonstrated proficiency in account analysis and reconciliations is a must.


• A strong technical foundation in finance and control principles is expected.


• Proven experience in debt collection is necessary.


• Previous exposure to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, such as SAP or Oracle, is preferred.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support business units by facilitating planning and performance measurement processes through budget preparation and periodic reporting.


• Manage the general ledger, including the preparation of journal entries, invoice coding, account analysis and reconciliations, monthly book closings, and the setup of new accounts.


• Generate comprehensive monthly and annual financial reports, encompassing balance sheet account analysis/reconciliations, income statement analysis, and reports on financial position changes/budget variances.


• Maintain the fixed asset register and similar record-keeping systems.


• Ensure timely collection of debtor balances by effectively implementing credit policies, resolving client queries, and reporting on collection status.


• Prepare and submit all statutory and compliance forms and reports to government agencies, including TEVET Levy, VAT, PAYE, WHT, and FBT.


• Liaise with external auditors during year-end procedures, including preparing necessary schedules, invoices, and providing explanations for supporting materials and processes.


• Develop and analyze specific business management tools for all departments.

Essential Skills and Attributes:

• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal abilities.


• Capacity to work effectively under stringent deadlines.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.


• Meticulous attention to detail.


• A proactive attitude and willingness to go above and beyond.


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.


• The ability to prioritize tasks and consistently meet deadlines.


• Demonstrated leadership potential.


• A commitment to compliance and good governance.


• The ability to identify challenges and implement effective, solution-oriented action plans.


• Discipline, proactiveness, and flexibility in approach.

General Provisions:

Please be advised that the outlined tasks and responsibilities are not exhaustive. Your Line Manager reserves the right to assign additional duties that reasonably align with the scope of this role or are necessary due to operational requirements.

Organizational Structure:

Reporting To: Country Manager - Malawi

Reporting lines are subject to revision at the sole discretion of the Company, based on evolving operational needs.