ACCOUNTS CLERK

OVERVIEW

Mua Parish invites applications from suitably qualified and motivated candidates for the position of Accounts Clerk, based in Mua, Dedza East.

The successful candidate will support the parish's financial management and administration by maintaining accurate accounting records, processing payments, preparing financial reports, ensuring statutory compliance, and supporting budgeting and audit activities.

JOB TYPE: Full Time

Application Deadline: Saturday, 31st October, 2026

POSITION: ACCOUNTS CLERK

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Academic Qualifications and Work Experience:

Applicants should possess the following:

• A certificate in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• One (1) to two (2) years of accounting experience will be preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software, particularly Sage Evolution.
• Good financial record-keeping and numerical skills.
• High levels of integrity and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Accounts Clerk will be responsible for the following:

1. Financial Record Keeping

• Maintaining cashbooks, ledgers, and journals.
• Reconciling cash receipts.
• Recording all income, including offerings, donations, and fees, as well as expenses.
• Reconciling bank statements on a monthly basis.

2. Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Processing payments to suppliers, staff, and creditors.
• Following up on outstanding receivables, including school fees and rent.

3. Financial Reporting

• Preparing monthly and quarterly financial reports for the Finance Committee.
• Assisting in the preparation of annual parish financial statements.

4. Compliance

• Ensuring that PAYE, Withholding Tax, and other statutory deductions are made as required.
• Preparing and submitting statutory returns.

5. Administration

• Maintaining an organised filing system for financial documents.
• Assisting the Finance Committee with budget preparation.
• Supporting internal and external audits.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit the following documents:

• A cover letter.
• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Applications should be sent via email to:

Email: Pablosanogo@gmail.com

Closing Date: Saturday, 31st October, 2026

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date.