OVERVIEW

Brenford Liam Limited is a professional accounting, tax, and finance advisory firm operating in Lilongwe and Blantyre. The firm provides accounting, tax compliance, and business advisory services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and corporate clients across Malawi.

The company is inviting applications from competent and organised candidates to fill two (2) Accounting Officer positions.

JOB TYPE: Not specified

Application Deadline: Friday, 30th October, 2026

POSITION: ACCOUNTING OFFICER (2 POSITIONS)

JOB PURPOSE

The Accounting Officers will manage and maintain accurate accounting records for a portfolio of clients assigned by the firm.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Academic Qualifications and Work Experience:

Applicants should possess the following:

A diploma or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
One (1) to three (3) years of experience in accounting, taxation, and finance.
Proficiency in accounting software, preferably QuickBooks, and Microsoft Excel.
Good knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Malawi taxation.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work with minimal supervision.
High integrity, attention to detail, and strong organisational skills.
ACCA, ICAM, or CIMA professional certificates will be an added advantage.

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Accounting Officers will be responsible for the following:

1. Client Accounting

Handling full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple clients.
Recording transactions, posting journals, and maintaining general ledgers using QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, or Microsoft Excel.
Performing bank, cash, debtor, and creditor reconciliations.
Managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

2. Financial Reporting

Preparing monthly management accounts and year-end files for senior review.
Maintaining clean, organised, and up-to-date client files, both digitally and physically.

3. Tax and Compliance

Preparing and filing Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) returns, including VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax, and Provisional Tax.
Processing client payroll and statutory deductions.
Ensuring all assigned clients meet tax and compliance deadlines.

4. Client Management and Support

Serving as the day-to-day contact for assigned clients.
Following up with clients to obtain documents and information.
Supporting audit assignments and assisting the senior team.
Maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism at all times.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

A cover letter.
An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.

Important: Applicants must state their expected salary in the cover letter.

Applications should be submitted via email to:

Email: brenfordliamlimited@gmail.com

Postal Address:

Brenford Liam Limited

P.O. Box 1392

Blantyre, Malawi

Email Subject: Accounting Officer – Your Name

Closing Date: Friday, 30th October, 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Brenford Liam Limited is an equal-opportunity employer.