Kandiya SACCO Limited
Position: Accountant (Temporary)
Location: Lilongwe
Reports to: The SACCO Manager
The position will be responsible for the timely production of all financial and managerial accounting records, and maintenance of accurate member account information.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring compliance with the existing accounting policies formulated by the Board of Directors, in line with the Cooperative Societies Act, and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs).
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Ensuring timely and accurate recording of all Sacco transactions.
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Preparation of approved payments
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Preparing daily, weekly, monthly, and final accounts and reports.
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Preparing and maintaining member personal account information including accurate share, deposit, and loan account balances.
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Reconciling all checkoffs and other remittances with ledgers and member Accounts.
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Performing bank reconciliations and other control account reconciliations.
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Assist the Manager in implementing checks and controls in line with established processes and procedures.
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Tax and Statutory deductions administration.
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Ensuring that all transactions involving Sacco’s expenditures are properly authorized and duly accounted for
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Ensuring daily and accurate backing up of Sacco’s data in an external hard drive and handling of general filing of all office documents
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Formulation and adherence to Internal Control systems, SACCO policies procedures and guidelines, and other statutory requirements and recommend improvements to the system.
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Carrying out such other duties as directed by the Manager.
Qualifications and Skills
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Diploma in Accounting/Finance with 5 years of relevant experience in a busy accounting environment
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Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of the latest accounting conventions.
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Be able to train others.
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Be innovative and good with figures.
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Be able to work without supervision.
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Hands-on experience in using accounting packages.
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Highly competent in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
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Able to communicate effectively.
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Be a team leader.
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Be able to meet targets and deadlines.
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Method Of Application
Interested applications should forward a cover letter detailing how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position applied for, and a curriculum vitae by email to [email protected] or by post to:
The Chairperson,
Kandiya SACCO Limited,
Private Bag 9,
Lilongwe.
Kindly note that you must also attach scanned copies of your educational and professional qualifications.
Closing Date of Applications: May 24, 2024