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Accounting & Finance

Chief Accountant Full Time

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The Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) is a parastatal organization established by an Act of Parliament to conduct such academic and other examinations at the conclusion of any approved course in Malawi as it may be considered desirable in the public interest and award certificates to successful candidates in such examinations.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the post of Chief Accountant (Grade M3).

Location: MANEB Head Office – Zomba

Purpose of the job

  • To provide accounting services

Key duties and responsibilities

a. Coordinating activities in the Finance Department
b. Coordinating preparation of Financial statement and management accounts
c. Consolidation of Departmental budgets into MANEB main draft budget estimates and monitoring their implementation
d. Preparation of quarterly management reports for Finance and Audit Committee of the Board.
e. Preparation of monthly reports for Ministry of Finance /Statutory Corporation
f. Checking payroll before it is approved for payment
g. Liaising with internal and external auditors
h. Evaluating and updating the financial information system
i. Coding payment vouchers
j. Authorising payments
k. Supervising and appraising staff under him/her

Qualifications and Requirements

  • The applicant must hold Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or its equivalent plus professional qualification ACCA/CPA/CIMA
  • At least four (4) years working experience at Principal Accountants level

Requisite knowledge, Attributes and Skills

  • Must be good at planning.
  • Must have good communication skills
  • Must be decisive and able to make independent judgment
  • Excellent coordination, interpersonal and supervisory skills.
  • Computer skills especially in spreadsheets
  • High degree of confidentiality and integrity
  • Ability to direct and mentor others.

Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, copies of certificates, curriculum vitae and names and contact details of three (3) traceable professional referees. All applications should be submitted to:

The Executive Director
MANEB
P.O. Box 191
ZOMBA.

Applications should be submitted by 28th October, 2023. Please note that only the shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.

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