University of Lilongwe
UNIVERSITY OF LILONGWE
VACANCY
FINANCE OFFICER/UNIVERSITY BURSAR
The University of Lilongwe (UNILIL) is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals to fill the position of Finance Officer/University Bursar.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the President, the Finance Officer/ University Bursar will be responsible for the performance of the following duties.
1) Preparing annual budgets and their revision;
2) Preparing management accounts and regular financial statements
3) Checking payment vouchers for accuracy and proper authority;
4) Overseeing the maintenance of ledgers and recording of expenditure;
5) Supervising and training staff in the Accounts Unit;
6) Carrying out bank reconciliations and inquiring about differences ;
7) Producing monthly Cash Flow for Work Plans;
8) Producing monthly Financial Reports and annual expenditure returns;
9) Producing monthly capital work schedules ;
10) Helping in review of internal controls and implementing new controls
11) Preparing Audit file and organizing Annual Audits
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate must have a minimum qualification of Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting or related field obtained from an accredited institution with at least three years in Government / project accounting.
The ideal candidate for the position must;
a) Have sound knowledge of accounting packages ; including QuickBooks;
b) Be assertive , self –starter and good interpersonal skills ;
c) Be able to work under pressure and a problem solver;
d) Have sound knowledge in Public finance Management;
e) Be computer literature;
f) Be able to meet urgent deadlines.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applications, including addresses of three traceable referees should be sent to asao@unilil.ac.mw or deliver them at the University Reception. The subject line of the application should read, “Application for the Post of Finance Officer/University Bursar”. Applications should be addressed to:
The University Registrar,
University of Lilongwe,
P.O. Box 1614,
Lilongwe.
The deadline for receiving the applications is 15th May, 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.