The Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe\u00a0Msamba Catholic Centre\u00a0VACANCY: ACCOUNTANT\u00a0\u00a0The Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Lilongwe through its fifty (50) parishes envisions at the realization of a Holy Spirit filled family of God committed to holistic evangelization and integral development for all. It serves approximately 1.83 million catholic faithful through pastoral work and reaches out to a larger community across Malawi through its social development interventions tackling various needs of the Malawian population.To meet its financial responsibilities and be able to move closer to self-reliance and at the same time maintain its social services mandate, the archdiocese has ventured into several investments including Msamba Catholic Centre which offers hospitality services in accommodation, food and beverages, retreats, conferencing and banqueting.\u00a0JOB PURPOSEAs Centre Accountant, the successful candidate will monitor financial transactions, reconcile accounts, handle payroll, manage budgets, and assist with audits. The Centre Accountant will provide financial advice and support for business decisions to the Archdiocese, Consultants or any other areas required.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESFinancial Reporting: Prepare and present accurate financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports of the Centre and all its operation.Reconciliation: Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies in financial records.Tax Preparation: Ensure accurate and timely tax filings, and help manage the company\u2019s tax strategy.Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal policies, and external audits.Budgeting & Business Reviews: Lead on all annual budgets and forecasts as well as all monthly & quarterly business reviews.Accounts Payable\/Receivable: Oversee the processing of payments and receivables, and manage accounts with suppliers and clients. Responsible to develop and share weekly\/monthly payment schedules.Internal Controls: Monitor internal controls to safeguard financial assets and minimize risks.\u00a0Costing: Work hand in hand with the food production team, centre matron, housekeeping team, and all operators in developing package costing i.e. food costing, beverage costing, conference package costing, and room costing.Assets Registrations: Develop and maintain an up to date asset register.QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND COMPETENCES A bachelor\u2019s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Professional accounting certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).5+ years\u2019 experience in accounting, finance, or a related fieldStrong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations. Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Microsoft Excel). Analytical and detail-oriented.Ability to present financial information clearly and interact with various departments or clients. Ability to prepare high-level and detailed stakeholder reports.Capable of identifying financial discrepancies and recommending solutions.High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality when handling financial information.Outstanding interpersonal skills, with a team player attitude and a proven track record of working effectively with people at all levels, and in building common goals in teams with diverse views.Strong organizational skills, with ability to multi-task and focus on details while maintaining a clear sense of priorities.\u00a0MODE OF APPLICATION Only those who meet the qualification and experience requirements for this job must submit their applications to Human Resource Manager by e-mail ONLY on recruitment@lilongwearchdiocese.org\u00a0together with their current Curriculum Vitae including three traceable referees and copies of applicants certificates not later than Friday, 15th\u00a0 August 2025.<\/p>\n
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