Medical Council of Malawi (MCM)
The Medical Council of Malawi (MCM) is a statutory corporation established under the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act (Cap 36:01 of the Laws of Malawi). The MCM exists to protect the general public and guide the medical, dental and allied health professions. The MCM has the mandate of registering practitioners and health facilities, regulates training of health care workers, and manages patients’ complaints.
To fulfil its mandate, the MCM would like to fill its vacant strategic positions of Senior Education and Training Officer, Information Technology Officer, and Accounts Assistants.
Therefore, applications are invited from qualified, motivated, innovative, energetic and experienced persons of Malawi origin to fill the positions tenable at the Council’s office in Lilongwe.
The following are the details:
Accounts Assistants (3 Positions)
Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Grade: MC 6
Supervised by: Accountant
Reporting to: Director of Finance and Administration (DOFA)
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the accountant:
- Receive and process all invoices, expense forms, and requests for payments.
- Input accurate accounts data in the accounting system.
- Maintain and reconcile debtors and creditors lists.
- Prepare payment vouchers and reconcile petty cash regularly.
- Maintain books of prime entry and post transactions to ledgers daily.
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, periodic accounts, and management reports.
- Prepare monthly fuel consumption analysis for all vehicles.
- Ensure timely and accurate filing of accounting documents.
- Reconcile ledger books monthly.
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
- Tax computations and Filing with MRA
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Head of Finance and Administration.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- A minimum of a Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- At least two (2) years of practical work experience in a busy finance or accounting office.
- Experience working in a public sector institution or statutory corporation will be an added advantage.
- Those with audit experience will have an advantage
Key Competencies and Attributes:
- Good understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Proficiency in Sage accounting software and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and meet deadlines.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit applications through a cover letter, enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with names and contact details of three (3) traceable referees not later than 18th July 2025 addressed to:
The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer
Medical Council of Malawi
Private Bag 59
Lilongwe, Malawi
Email: medcom@medcommw.org; copy to mmweso@medcommw.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
The Medical Council of Malawi is an equal opportunity employer.