Management Accountant

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ MBL HOLDINGS LIMITED

POSITION: MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (2 POSITIONS)

Location: Blantyre

JOB DESCRIPTION

MBL Holdings Limited is seeking skilled and analytical Management Accountants to prepare accurate management accounts, financial analysis, budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and performance dashboards to support strategic decision-making at the Group.

In a modern business environment, this role is not only about recording numbers but also about interpreting financial data, identifying business trends, improving profitability, controlling costs, supporting operational efficiency, and helping management make informed decisions based on real-time financial information.

Reports To: Group Financial Controller

Key Responsibilities

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts for the Group

Analyze revenue, expenses, margins, profitability, cash flow, and business performance

Prepare budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, and financial performance reports

Monitor company costs and identify areas of overspending, inefficiency, or wastage

Prepare cost reports for logistics, fuel, workshops, agriculture, trading, manufacturing, branches, and other business units

Support management with pricing decisions, project evaluations, cost-control strategies, and investment analysis

Reconcile financial data from branches, subsidiaries, departments, and operational units

Prepare reports on debtors, creditors, stock, loans, working capital, and cash flow

Develop financial dashboards and performance reports for senior management

Use accounting software, ERP systems, Excel, and digital tools to improve reporting accuracy and speed

Work closely with operations teams to understand business performance and improve financial discipline

Support annual audits, tax compliance, and statutory reporting requirements

Provide financial insights that help management improve profitability and business sustainability

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field

Professional qualification or part-qualification in ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent is strongly preferred

Strong knowledge of management accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, cost accounting, and financial reporting

Required Experience

Minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience in accounting, management accounting, financial planning, or business analysis

Experience in a group company, logistics, agriculture, fuel, manufacturing, trading, construction, or retail environment will be an advantage

Proven experience in preparing management accounts, budgets, cash flow reports, and variance analysis is essential

Key Skills and Competencies

Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial reporting skills

Good knowledge of accounting systems, ERP software, and digital reporting tools

Ability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful business advice

Strong budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control ability

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance managers

Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure

High integrity, confidentiality, and professional discipline

Method of Application

Interested applicants should submit an application letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, and contact details for three traceable referees to:

Email: mblvacancies@gmail.com

CC: mblholdingsheadoffice@gmail.com, mbl@mblholdings.com

Deadline: 15th July 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.