Mount Mulanje Conservation Trust
Position Title: Assistant Accountant
Reports to: The Finance and Administration Manager
Location: Mount Mulanje Biosphere Reserve
Position Level: Supervisory
Job grade: 3.1
Salary: Competitive as per organisation salary structure
Benefits: As per organisation policy
Context
Established in 2000, Mount Mulanje Conservation Trust supports the Department of Forestry, key local partner organisations and neighbouring village community groups to implement the ecological management priorities of the Mulanje Mountain Forest Reserve (MMFR).
MMCT also fosters the sustainable management of Mt Mulanje’s natural resources to achieve community, conservation and commerce goals that improve village life within the Mount Mulanje Biosphere Reserve.
MMCT is currently seeking a dynamic Assistant Accountant to assist in its Finance & Administration activities within the F & A department. Operating under agreements with the Department of Forestry and many partner agencies, MCT supports, facilitates and implements biodiversity conservation, environmental management and community development actions within the MMBR.
MMCT is undergoing a structured transition process of change to improve its organisational governance and management effectiveness, and the Assistant Accountant will play a crucial role in this ongoing process.
Position
- This is a supervisory position.
- The Assistant Accountant directly supervises and coordinates the following staff:
- Gardeners.
- Guards
- Office Receptionist.
- Office Cleaner.
- Finance & Admin Intern.
Job Purpose
The Assistant Accountant is responsible for supporting the Finance and Administration Department in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely processing of transactions, assisting in finandal reporting, budgeting, payroll processing, and compliance with statutory and organizational financial policies. The role ensures the integrity; accuracy, and timeliness of financial information to support effective dedsion-making
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Record Management
- Record, process, and maintain accurate financial transactions in the accounting system (QuickBooks)
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of all accounting entries
- Maintain proper filing and organization of financial documents
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Manage supplier and customer accounts
- Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable regularly
- Process invoices, payments, and receipts within agreed timelines
- Bank and Cash Management
- Prepare monthly bank reconcillations
- Maintain and update cashbooks accurately and timely
- Financial Reporting
- Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports
- Support data preparation for financial analysis and decision-making
- Budgeting and Financial Planning
- Assist in preparation of annual budgets
- Monitor expenditure against approved budgets and report variances
- Payroll and Statutory Compliance
- Process monthly payroll and generate payslips
- Prepare statutory returns including PAYE, withholding tax, pensions, and other regulatory submissions
- Ensure compliance with applicable financial laws, regulations, and internal policies
- Audit Support
- Provide required documentation during internal and external audits
- Assist auditors in verifying financial records and transactions
- Payment Processing
- Ensure timely processing of payments in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Verify accuracy and authorization of payment requests
- General Duties
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Finance and Administration Manager
Qualifications, Competencies and Experience Required for the Position.
- Degree in Accounting. Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of 2-3 years relevant work experience on similar position
- Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks Online
- Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- High level of integrity, accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and under pressure with minimal supervision while maintaining high quality results
- Team player, Self-motivated, and honest
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Part qualification in a professional accounting body (ICAM or ACCA) is an added advantage
- A member of ICAM & MAB in good standing order
- Proven strong human resource management skills; motivational and values driven.
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV), and copies of relevant certificates to:
Email: finance@mountmulanje.org.mw
alinafes@mountmulanje.org.mw
Closing Date: The closing date for receiving applications is 3rd July, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.