Accountant

Lilongwe Pentecostal Church Christian School (LPCCS) is a well-established school, registered with the Government of Malawi and licensed by the Ministry of Education. LPCCS follows the Government calendar and is compliant with the Education Curriculum issued by the Malawi Institute of Education enforced by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. LPCCS is founded on Christian Faith and equally accepts learners from other faith backgrounds.

LPCCS is looking for suitable persons to fill the following position:

JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTANT (1Position)
GRADE: C
SECTION: ADMINISTRATION
REPORTING TO : HEAD TEACHER
WORK STATION: LILONGWE

Job Summary:

You will help coordinate and contribute to the implementation of the policies and procedures of LPCCS in compliance with the established accounting standards of LPCCS, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and legal requirements to support high quality learning environment for learners. You will efficiently perform accounting services through documenting the financial transactions of LPCCS by compiling, analyzing, and verifying account information, preparing account entries, and delivering financial reporting services.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processing.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure data integrity.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Collaborate with school management to create and manage budgets.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance, providing insights and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements e.g. tax and pension regulators
• Assist with the preparation for audits and liaise with auditors as necessary.
• Perform administrative tasks related to finance and accounting as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of financial and administrative data.
• Supervise and mentor the Accounts Assistant
• Review and validate supporting documentation before processing of any financial transaction to ensure all required documents are accurate and complete and authorizations are in place.
• Record financial transactions following appropriate authorizations.
• Review and analyze various accounts to detect irregularities.
• Advise on correct actions and prepare correcting entries and adjustments, as necessary.
• Prepare periodic and ad hoc financial reports and perform various analysis to assist the Executive Management of LPCCS with decision making.
• Ensure staff are conversant with and adhere to financial accounting policies and procedures laid out in the Finance and Administrative Manual and deliver training and other capacity building activities.
• Any other duties assigned.

Educational Qualifications and Competences

• Diploma in Accounting (ICAM/ACCA or equivalent).
• Minimum of Two Years experience in a position with similar responsibilities
• Must be a member of ICAM

Special and personal attributes

• Excellent analytical skills with ability to detect report inconsistencies.
• Conscientious, accurate and thorough with great attention to details.
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics.
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results oriented
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Knowledge in financial accounting packages.
• Proficient in MS Office packages e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)

Salary: LPCCS offers a competitive remuneration package that commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Chairperson of the Board of Directors
Lilongwe Pentecostal Church Christian School
Р.О. Вок 30331
LILONGWE MALAWI

ALL applications should be submitted not later than 30th November 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.