Principal Accountant
  • Full Time
  • Neno, Malawi
  • Applications have closed

Neno District Council

The Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified Malawians for the following vacancies existing at Neno District Council.

JOB TITLE : PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT
GRADE : G/M5

DUTIES:

  1. Prepare Cash flow forecasts
  2. Provide on the job training to junior staff on financial accounting.
  3. Consolidate monthly returns of expenditure.
  4. Prepare expenditure estimates.
  5. Counter signing of documents.
  6. Attend to Audit queries.
  7. Assist with bank reconciliations.
  8. Any other relevant duties as assigned from time to time.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Applicant must be serving Senior Accountants (Grade H /M6) regardless of experience or serving Accountants (Grade I/M7) with a minimum of four years experience.

COMPETENCIES
The post holder is responsible for ensuring that the various sections of the department are functional and that staff are well trained in the various accounting tools and systems. He/she should demonstrate the ability to enforce accounting controls so as to minimize audit queries. He/ She must have good analytical and supervisory skills

Application package must include application letter, copies of Certificates, Curriculum Vitae and three traceable referees.

These should be sent to;

The Executive Secretary
Local Government Service Commission
P.O. Box 766
LILONGWE

Applications should reach not later than Friday 26th May 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.