Medical Council of Malawi
Position: ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
Applications are invited from a suitably qualified and experienced candidate of Malawi origin for the post of Accounts Assistant tenable at the Medical Council of Malawi office in Lilongwe, Area 6, Opposite Lingadzi Inn.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Accounts Assistant shall be responsible for the following:
- Support in carrying out day to day duties including;
- Updating receipt books and payment cashbook;
- Preparation of journals and reconciliation of general ledgers;
- Conduct Bank reconciliations
- Preparation of salaries and reconciliation of staff loans and advances;
- Preparation of payment vouchers and reconciliation of debtors and creditors statements;
- Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual accounts; and
- Assist management in preparation of annual budgets and advise management on expenditure pattern to ensure expenditure is within the budget.
- Ensure that the ledger books are reconciled on monthly basis.
- Monitor the effectiveness of control measures and ensure that they are strictly adhered to at all times.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management reports and accounts and support conducting of annual audits timely.
- Maintain accounts books of prime entry and ensure that all the transactions are posted to the ledgers on a daily basis.
- Ensure that accounting data is updated on a daily basis
- Managing inventories and carry out quarterly stock taking of inventories and assets
- Follow up on fee defaulters in collaboration with registry department.
- Any other duties as assigned by the Accountant and or Assistant Registrar Finance and Administration
Position Requirements
- Integrity: Be trustworthy and confident in handling Registry issues.
- Communication: Concise and compelling reports.
- Teamwork: Working well with others in a collaborative environment.
- Continuous learning: Interested in personal development and pursuit of excellence in Regulatory issues.
- Candidate is required to be competent in Accounting Standards & procedures for financial reporting; and
- Should be competent in using SAGE Patel Evolution package.
The position requires a hardworking person who is also a team player and is able to help Management to execute its duties properly.
Qualifications
- Candidate should have at least a Degree in Accounting from reputable & Accredited institutions
- Hands on experience of SAGE Pastel Evolution
- Strong Microsoft word, Power point and Excel skills;
- Excellent organization skills, writing skills, attention to detail, confidentiality, and thoroughness
Method Of Application
An application letter, copies of certificates and 3 page maximum CV that includes three traceable referees should be addressed to:
1. Hard copies:
The Registrar
Medical Council of Malawi
P O Box 30787
LILONGWE3
2. Email copies
Email: medcom@medcommw.org
copying : mmweso@medcommw.com
Closing date for receiving applications is 15th March 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.