Management Accountant

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA)

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is a statutory body established under the Communications Act (Cap. 68:01 of the Laws of Malawi) to regulate the country’s communications sector. Under the Communications Act of 2016, MACRA is mandated to regulate and monitor the provision of communications services and ensure that, as far as it is practicable, reliable and affordable communications services are provided throughout Malawi.

The Vision of MACRA is Communication Services for a digitally transformed Nation. To fulfil its mandate effectively and efficiently with strategic leadership and management, an opportunity has arisen within MACRA to fill various vacant positions. The positions are highly demanding that require people who have demonstrable capacity to initiate innovations geared at making MACRA a rejuvenated, vibrant and competitive Authority. The following are the details of the vacant positions.

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (MA 4)

Job Purpose

The purpose of the position is to provide a wide of financial analysis and planning services to the Authority.

Key Duties and Responsibilities.

  1. Gathering and analyzing financial data for internal use through monthly and quarterly Management Accounts
  2. Assisting in the preparation at quarterly, mid and annual performance report
  3. Compile the Authority’s annual budget and forecast of income and expenditure in relation to the annual work plans drawn from the strategic plan
  4. Ensuring that financial management policies and procedures adhere to regulatory standards
  5. Monitor national and local financial developments, ensuring that the Authority is properly advised at new obligations, opportunities, and strategies.
  6. Asset Management (Acquisition, Maintenance and Disposal) to ensure that financial records reflect the correct value of the organisations in assets.
  7. Ensure that the Authority has effective payment and income procedures
  8. Ensures that audit recommendations directly related to management accountant are appropriately followed up and acted upon
  9. Supervise the Stores Department to ensure proper recording of receipts, issues, and accountability of stores items
  10. Interpreting financial data to non finance managers when needed
  11. Part of the team producing final audited accounts for MACRA
  12. Conduct financial appraisals for the Authority’s projects
  13. Provide training to finance personnel in bookkeeping and accounting when needed
  14. Provide training to Accpac users when needed

Key Attributes and competencies

The ideal candidate for the position is expected to have the following:

  1. Extensive knowledge in areas of finance and accounting
  2. Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
  3. Team Player

Requisite Qualification and Experience

  1. Masters Degree in Finance or Accounting
  2. At least five (5) years’ experience in finance or accounting at senior level in a busy and challenging environment.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applicants are required to apply by filling out the form on the following link https://tinyurl.com/yw5uaeh9. The application process requires you to fill out the form and upload copies of your certificates on the link provided on the form. Please ensure you have a good internet connection. The application process is estimated to take 29 minutes to complete. Please submit your application by end of the day of 25th April 2025. Only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.