ASSISTANT FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ PUBLIC PROCUREMENT & DISPOSAL OF ASSETS AUTHORITY (PPDA)POSITION: ASSISTANT FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT Location: LilongweOVERVIEW The Public Procurement & Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) was established by an Act of Parliament to regulate the procurement and disposal of Public Assets in Malawi. PPDA mission is to provide a professional, efficient, and effective regulatory, monitoring and oversight function on all public procurement and disposal matters. To accomplish its mission, PPDA is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following position.Job Title: Assistant Financial AccountantGrade: PPDA 8Location: PPDA Offices, LilongwePurpose of the JobTo assist in preparing, developing and analyzing key financial information to ensure that management makes well-informed decisions as well as participate in the formulation of the annual budget and monitoring of its implementation.Key Responsibilities and DutiesMaintaining the cashbookManaging petty cashPrepare monthly bank reconciliationSupervise filing of financial documentsCheck daily voucher list and cheque dispatch listMaintain creditors and debtors’ registersCheck payment and receipts cashbooksBalance and update Ledgers.Participate in preparation of audit schedulesCapture and reconcile data in the accounting systemFile and provide custody of accounting documents for the Head Office and RegionsAssist in producing periodic Fixed Assets movement schedules and registersAssist in preparing reportsAny other duties assigned from time to timeQualifications and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Accountancy; Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting)At least 3 years’ relevant experience in cost and financial accountingMust be a member of ICAMRequisite Knowledge, Abilities and SkillsExperience working sage 300 is a prerequisite Self-starter, focused and attention to detailAbility to meet deadlinesKnowledge of legislations and regulations on Public Finance managementAbility to work cooperatively and effectively with othersAbility to give and follow oral and written instructions.Ability to work with minimum supervisionIntegrity and honesty.Mode of ApplicationQualified candidates with the specified qualifications, experience, Knowledge, abilities, and skills should submit their application letters, copies of certificates together with detailed Curriculum Vitae with names and contact details of at least three traceable referees by 4th November, 2026, to the Director General, Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority, Private Bag 383, LILONGWE,Email address recruitment@ppda.mwPPDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, nationality, ethnic or social origin, disability, property, birth, marital or other status or family responsibilities.

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Apply by email: recruitment@ppda.mw