Accounting Assistant

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@

GEMIRA TRADING

POSITION: ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT 

Location: Lilongwe

OVERVIEW 

GEMIRA TRADING is one of the fastest growing Hardware in Malawi, its main shop is in Lilongwe area 3, In Regional Commissioner of Lands Opposite Bakers Pride, which deals with electrical, Plumbing, Safety, Hardware and building materials.

GEMIRA TRADING is looking for an Accounting Assistant to perform daily accounting tasks that will support our financial team.

Accounting Assistant responsibilities include; Preparing statutory accounts, entering financial transactions into our internal databases and reconciling invoices and daily sales. Ultimately, this person will help our Accounting Department run smoothly, ensuring transparency and efficiency in all transactions.

Accounts Assistant Work Duties / Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining the computerized accounting system and ensuring timely posting of financial transactions.

Ensuring appropriate inventory management in a system, filing, cashbooks management, Cheque dispatch register, advances register, account receivable/payable registers, fixed assets register, petty cash register, General Ledger etc. and ensuring filing of payment vouchers and other financial records are done daily, accurately and in an organized manner;

Preparing and checking completeness of payment vouchers including reviewing/checking of payment supporting documents for accuracy of any computations and calculations and correct coding.

Preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statements for operating and holding bank accounts by the 5th day of each month.

Provision of inputs required for the preparation of monthly management accounts

Accounts Assistant Key Skills

Ability to work as part of a team and take directions accurately.

High level of accuracy.

Extremely organized in a manner that is easily read by others.

Trustworthy and discreet when dealing with sensitive and confidential information.

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to perform in a computerized work environment

Familiarity with financial regulations

Good math skills and ability to spot numerical errors

Organization skills.

Experience and Academic Qualifications Requirements

The person should have;

A Diploma in accounting/Finance from a reputable University recognized by NCHE

Two to three years’ experience in similar position from reputable company

Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience with accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks)

Computer skills in Microsoft Word Processing, Spreadsheet(Excel), Power Point, Publisher and also knowledgeable in Internet /Email

Fluent in English and Chichewa.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should submit their applications consisting of one – page cover letter, copy of national ID, qualifications and Curriculum Vitae with at least three referees by 12th June 2026 to:

Finance & Administration Manager

Gemira Trading

P.O. Box 3251, 

Lilongwe.

Or email to:

gemiravacancy@gmail.com