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ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT – AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND EXTENSION TRUST (ARET)
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Employer: Agricultural Research and Extension Trust (ARET)
Location: Kandiya Research Station, Lilongwe, Malawi
Reports to: Management Accountant
Closing Date: 10 November 2026
Postal Address: Private Bag 9, Lilongwe
About ARET
The Agricultural Research and Extension Trust (ARET) is Malawi's premier institution in tobacco research, extension and training services.
Established in 1995 and funded primarily by tobacco growers, ARET focuses on developing and disseminating tobacco technologies and training tobacco stakeholders to improve agricultural productivity while conserving natural resources.
ARET is inviting applications from highly motivated and suitably qualified professionals for the position of Assistant Accountant, based at Kandiya Research Station in Lilongwe.
Purpose of the Position
The successful candidate will ensure the completeness and accuracy of bookkeeping transactions while supporting the Management Accountant in implementing internal controls and financial reporting.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare financial statement audit schedules within stipulated deadlines.
- Assist the Management Accountant in preparing monthly management accounts.
- Supervise Accounts staff and ensure bookkeeping entries are completed accurately and on time.
- Reconcile general ledger and cashbook accounts.
- Maintain the fixed asset register and reconcile it with physical assets.
- Administer and ensure compliance with tax liabilities, including PAYE, FBT and WHT.
- Reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of supporting documents for payments.
- Process month-end accounting journals.
- Support the preparation of annual budgets.
- Monitor budget implementation and prepare variance analysis reports.
- Assist departments in interpreting financial reports, accounting procedures and controls, and resolving related problems.
- Ensure farm operations are conducted efficiently and cost-effectively.
- Maintain daily backups of accounting data.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must have:
- A Bachelor of Accountancy degree from a recognised university.
- Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi (ICAM).
- At least five years of practical work experience in a busy accounting office.
Key Competencies
- Knowledge of the latest accounting standards.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Advanced practical experience in Microsoft Excel.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- A signed application letter.
- A detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
- Photocopies of relevant certificates.
- Names and addresses of three traceable referees.
Applications should be sent to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Agricultural Research and Extension Trust (ARET)
Private Bag 9
Lilongwe, Malawi.
Applicants must indicate “Assistant Accountant” on the envelope.
Application deadline: 10 November 2026.
Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.
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