Assistant Accountant

TIL Limited (TIL)

TIL Limited (TIL), a subsidiary company of AHL Group Plc is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Assistant Accountant as follows:

Position function

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the overall function of the Assistant Accountant is to support financial decision-making by collecting, analyzing, and reporting financial information in a timely manner.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The main duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Accountant will include the following:

  1. Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts;
  2. Assisting in the preparation of audited financial statements;
  3. Reconciliation of inter-company accounts and preparation of consolidation journals.
  4. Preparing of accounting schedules (prepayments, fixed assets, WHT, exchange gains/losses) journal entries;
  5. Preparing of bank and trade payables reconciliations;
  6. All general ledger reconciliations;
  7. Timely submission of Tax returns. (WHT, PAYE, FBT, Corporate Tax returns to MRA on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis);
  8. Checking Payment vouchers before cheques are sent for signing;
  9. Ensuring that financial documents have been properly filed;
  10. Monitoring actual expenditure versus budget;
  11. Ensuring all audit schedules are completed before the commencement of audits;
  12. Liaising with external auditors on audit issues and resolving them;
  13. Any other related duties assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Attributes

  • Degree in Accounting from a recognized institution.
  • Must be a registered member of Malawi Accountants Board and Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi (ICAM) |
  • At least 3 years’ experience in a busy and challenging accounting environment
  • High integrity and ethical conduct.
  • Team player
  • Those worked in the Tobacco Industry will have an added advantage

Applications with full Curriculum Vitae including three traceable referees should be addressed to:

Human Resources and Administration Manager-Corporate
AHL Group Plc
P O Box 40035
Kanengo
LILONGWE 4

The closing date for receiving applications is Friday, 6th December 2024.

Please note that TIL Limited is an equal-opportunity employer.