Job description
VACANCY: SENIOR ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT (GRADE J)
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Employer: Holy Family Mission Hospital
Duty Station: Phalombe, Malawi
Position Grade: J
Application Deadline: Monday, 16 November 2026
About the Opportunity
Holy Family Mission Hospital is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the position of Senior Assistant Accountant (Grade J).
The successful candidate will support the hospital's financial management operations, including payroll administration, cash controls, bank reconciliation, financial reporting, budgeting and supervision of accounting personnel.
Key Responsibilities
1. Payroll and Payment Processing
- Prepare and distribute payroll.
- Prepare payment vouchers and cheques for authorised signatures.
- Maintain accurate payroll and payment records.
2. Financial Records and Reconciliation
- Reconcile bank statements and investigate discrepancies.
- Maintain payment, receipt and salary cash books.
- Support effective financial controls and accurate accounting records.
3. Financial Reporting and Budgeting
- Assist in preparing institutional budgets.
- Support quarterly budget reviews and financial reporting.
- Monitor expenditure and provide financial advice to management.
4. Staff Supervision and Administration
- Supervise accounts clerks and salaries clerks.
- Support the effective functioning of the hospital's accounting operations.
- Participate in procurement committee activities.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should possess:
- Advanced Diploma in Financial Accounting, ICAM Knowledge Level or a related qualification.
- A minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience.
- Practical skills in maintaining cash books, preparing payment vouchers and implementing internal financial controls.
- A high level of integrity and professionalism.
Added Advantage: Bachelor's Degree in Financial Accounting.
How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should prepare one PDF document containing:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
- Contact details of three traceable referees.
Address applications to:
The Principal Hospital Administrator
Holy Family Mission Hospital
P.O. Box 144
Phalombe, Malawi
Attention: Senior Human Resource Management Officer
Application Email: malawiholyfamilyhospital@gmail.com
Closing Date: Monday, 16 November 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
Source
https://malawi24.com/marketplace/listing/senior-assistant-accountant/
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