OVERVIEW

The Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified Malawians to fill the following vacant position existing at Mzuzu City Council.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance or Business Administration obtained from accredited institutions.
• A minimum of eight (8) years' experience at senior management level, with demonstrated expertise in accounting and financial principles and practices, including experience in donor-funded projects.
• Applicants must be registered members with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi (ICAM), ACCA or CIMA.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Finance Directorate.
• Prepare all budget estimates in consultation with all the Directorates.
• Manage all funds and investments at the council, in line with the Public Finance Management Act, 2022.
• Advise the Controlling Officer and Council Finance Committee on any anticipated over-expenditure, authorized expenditure and deviations from budget provision.
• Maintain the Accounting system and supervise all finance staff.
• Prepare annual accounts and monthly and quarterly Management reports in line with generally accepted accounting standards such as International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
• Attend Finance Committee and other Committee meetings.
• Adopt and implement an appropriate expenditure monitoring and control mechanisms.
• Timely respond to external and internal audit queries.

SALARY

Within the range of Grade M2 salary segment.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), Photocopies of relevant certificates and National Identity Card.

Applications should be clearly labelled on the envelope with the position being applied for and addressed to:

By Post:

The Executive Secretary

Local Government Service Commission

P.O. Box 766

LILONGWE, Malawi

Application Deadline: 12th September 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.