Assistant Accountant

Vacancy Announcement

Background

St. Anne’s Community Hospital is a non-profit making institution under the Diocese of Karonga. It is located at Chilumba in Karonga District, Northern Malawi. The Hospital is a member of the Christian Health Association of Malawi (CHAM). It offers inpatient and outpatient services.

St Anne’s Community Hospital would like to recruit suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant position with immediate effect on permanent basis (within Government salary scale).

Job Title: Assistant Accountant

Grade: M

Responsible to: Hospital Accountant

JOB PURPOSE

• To support the efficient financial management and accountability of the hospital by ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with financial regulations, and effective control of resources

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in meetings and conferences on financial matters.
• Prepare quarterly financial reports to the Diocese of Karonga and the Ministry of Health.
• Advise hospital management on financial management issues.
• Interpret and apply financial policies, instructions, and regulations.
• Control and monitor hospital expenditure.
• Prepare annual and operational financial estimates.
• Evaluate and review financial management systems of the hospital.
• Reconcile bank statements and analyze variances.
• Prepare payment vouchers and cheques for approval and signatures.
• Prepare development and project-related financial reports.
• Supervise junior staff within the accounts section.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum Educational Qualification and Experience

• Minimum of a Certificate in Financial Accounting. A Diploma in Accounting or Business Studies will be an added advantage.
• Must be a registered member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi (ICAM).
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in financial and accounting roles.

Competencies and Attributes

• Strong accounting and bookkeeping knowledge with proficiency in financial reporting and accounting software (QuickBooks)
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical thinking
• Understanding of compliance, regulations, and budgeting
• Integrity, confidentiality, and reliability
• Good organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication, teamwork, and adaptability

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, an updated CV with three traceable referees, relevant license and copies of academic and professional certificates in one PDF document addressed to:

The Hospital-In-Charge

St Anne’s Community Hospital

P.O. Box 107, Chilumba, Karonga

Email: recruitment.sach@gmail.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Closing Date for Applications: 24^th September 2025.