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JOB VACANCY: ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

Organisation: ActionAid Malawi

Duty Station: Lilongwe / LRP Office, Malawi

Reports To: Finance and Grants Lead

Contract Duration: 1 year, renewable depending on funding and performance

Application Email: Recruitment.Malawi@actionaid.org

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 28 October 2026, at 5:00 PM Malawi time

Detailed Job Description: https://surl.li/fysjaa

ABOUT ACTIONAID MALAWI

ActionAid Malawi is a locally registered non-governmental organisation affiliated with ActionAid International, a global justice federation working in more than 45 countries across Africa, Asia, America and Europe.

The organisation works to advance social justice, gender equality and poverty eradication, particularly among people living in poverty and exclusion.

ActionAid Malawi is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Accountant.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Assistant Accountant will support accounting and financial management processes to ensure that financial activities are carried out in accordance with established policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will assist with day-to-day financial operations, maintain accurate financial records and support compliance with the organisation's financial management requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Payment Processing

• Support the processing of payments in accordance with established financial procedures.
• Assist in maintaining appropriate financial documentation and records.

2. Imprest Management

• Support the management and accountability of imprests.
• Assist with the documentation and tracking of imprest transactions.

3. Financial Data Management

• Capture financial data accurately.
• Maintain appropriate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of financial information.

4. Reconciliations

• Assist with financial reconciliations.
• Help identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records.

5. Stores Management

• Support stores management processes and related documentation.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records in accordance with organisational procedures.

6. Financial Compliance

• Follow established accounting policies and procedures.
• Support effective financial management and compliance with internal requirements.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates should consult the detailed job description for the full academic qualifications, experience, technical skills and other eligibility requirements.

Detailed job description: https://surl.li/fysjaa

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit their applications to:

Email: Recruitment.Malawi@actionaid.org

Postal Address:

The Executive Director

ActionAid Malawi

P.O. Box 30735

Lilongwe 3, Malawi

APPLICATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, 28 OCTOBER 2026, AT 5:00 PM MALAWI TIME

ActionAid Malawi welcomes applications from all sections of the community and considers applications on individual merit. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

An attractive compensation package will be offered in line with the organisation's Pay and Benefits Policy.

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