Management Accountant

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@

MALAWI COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY (MACRA)

POSITION: MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

Location: Blantyre

OVERVIEW

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is a statutory body established under the Communications Act, 1998 to regulate the provision of services in the communications sector in Malawi, comprising telecommunications, postal and broadcasting.

MACRA is inviting suitable persons to apply for the following vacant positions tenable at its Blantyre Head Office.

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (M4)

Reporting to: Deputy Director of Finance

Job Purpose:

The role supports executive and middle management teams with timely, accurate and decision-focused financial information that drives performance, accountability, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual Management Accounts with variance analysis in accordance with the Authority’s policy.

Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act of 2022.

Review general ledger activity, researching and correcting account discrepancies

Prepare financials for the annual performance report

Lead the annual budgeting process across all Directorates/Departments

Ensure timelines, accuracy and completeness of monthly-end close activities and reporting deadlines

Prepare progress financial reports for various projects and programs run by the Authority

Conduct financial appraisals for projects undertaken by the Authority

Interpreting financial data to non-finance managers when need be.

Fixed asset Management, acquisition, depreciation, maintenance, transfers & disposal

Ensure that accuracy and integrity of fixed asset register

Stores Supervision, to ensure inventory management is always in order

Prepare for internal and external audits, ensure proper documentation, compliance and timely resolution of audit findings.

Ensure compliance with IFRS, policies and public reporting requirements whilst carrying out Management Accounting duties.

Education and Experience

Master’s in accounting or ACCA

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field

Fully qualified Accountant (CPA) in good standing with MAB

At least 5 years’ post qualification experience in accounting

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong understanding of month-end accounting processes, international financial reporting standards and internal controls

Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations and profit and loss analysis

Strong financial analysis (intermediate excel skills) and reporting capabilities

Problem solving skills

Leadership and team management skills

Knowledge of and ability to apply IFRS

If you meet the above requirements, please submit applications by 31st August, 2026 addressed to:

The Director General

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA)

Private Bag 261

BLANTYRE

Email: recruitment@macra.mw

https://macra.mw/available-vacancies/