# Senior Accountant Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/senior-accountant-3 Company: Small and Medium Enterprises Development Corporation (SMEDCO) Category: Accounting Location: Malawi Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-07-22 Expires: 2026-08-05 ## Job Description Home About Contact Jobs Blogs Login Home About Contact Jobs Blogs Login Home Jobs Senior Accountant Senior Accountant Posted on July 21, 2026 | Job ID: 3165 Application Deadline: 13 days left ### Job Description VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ Small and Medium Enterprises Development Corporation (SMEDCO)POSITION : SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (1 POST) Location: LilongweOVERVIEW Small and Medium Enterprises Development Corporation (SMEDCO) is a parastatal organization under the Ministry of Industrialization, Business, Trade & Tourism. It was established under section 3 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Act of 2024 with a mandate of regulating, promoting and developing the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector in Malawi. SMEDCO intends to recruit the services of well-qualified, experienced and result oriented persons to fill various positions tenable at its Head Office and various satellite offices across the country as follows: Position : Senior Accountant (1 Post) Grade : SME 4 Duty Station : Head Office, Lilongwe Academic/Professional Qualifications - Bachelor of Accountancy or any related field from a recognized and accredited tertiary institution. Those with full professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, ACA shall have an added advantage; - Membership of professional bodies such as ICAM, ACCA; - A minimum of three (3) years’ practical experience in a very busy office, preferably with various satellite offices; - Sound knowledge of Public Financial Management; - Strong analytical and interpersonal skills; - Strong organizational skills, versatility, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; - Self-starter; - High levels of honesty and integrity; - Excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will among other things be responsible for: - Processing payments according to the established policies, procedures and budget; - Supervising and checking bank reconciliations; - Responding to audit queries arising from internal and external auditors and providing information to internal or external Auditors in times of audit activities; - Participating in reviewing accounting systems, practices and procedures in the Institute; - Participating in the preparations of annual budgets and other related documents; - Monitoring expenditure to avoid deviations and overruns; - Maintaining books of accounts; - Assigning tasks, supervising and appraising performance of accounts staff under him/her; - Maintaining and updating fixed assets register; - Preparing periodic management reports. Applications with detailed curriculum vitae with at least three names of relevant and traceable referees, including that of an immediate past employer if applicable, should be sent to: The Chief Executive Officer, SMEDCO, Private Bag 393, Lilongwe 3 or through smedi@smedi.mw To reach him not later than close of business on Tuesday 4th August 2026. SMEDI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Apply Now Apply directly via email Auto Apply Register for automated application Save Job Save this job for later Job Highlights Not specified Not specified Competitive Closing: August 5, 2026 13 days left Other Jobs Project Officer New Posted: July 22, 2026 View Accountant New Posted: July 22, 2026 View Field Officer New Posted: July 22, 2026 View Front Office Assistant New Posted: July 22, 2026 View Human Resources, Administration & Accounts Assistant New Posted: July 22, 2026 View Apply Apply directly via email Auto Apply Register for automated application Jobs Return to jobs list Mvungi Automated Job Application System by ICTech Computer Solutions. Helping Malawians reach opportunities with ease and dignity. Contact Us +265 882 659 516 info@ictechmw.com Blantyre, Malawi Follow Us Follow us on Facebook Follow us on X Subscribe to our YouTube channel Chat with us on WhatsApp Subscribe Subscribe Subscribe to our newsletter Get our latest updates and tips straight to your inbox! © 2026 Mvungi | All Rights Reserved. Developed by ICTech Computer Solutions Back to Top Scroll to Top ## Requirements Apply by email: smedi@smedi.mw ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.