Senior Accountant/Accountant

Mining Industry – ASX Listed company

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant/Accountant – Malawi, based in Balaka, to join our growing team.

The Company

Lindian Resources is an Australian company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: LIN) with world-class rare earths and bauxite assets in Malawi and Guinea.

The Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi is the cornerstone of Lindian’s asset portfolio and ranks amongst some of the best underdeveloped rare earth assets in the world. Our assets will provide critical minerals to fuel the technologies of tomorrow, driving innovation and supporting the world’s energy transition.

Through the development of the Kangankunde Project, Lindian is set to become a globally significant rare earths producer.

The Senior Accountant/Accountant Role

Reporting to the Country Manager (Malawi) and functionally to the Financial Controller (Australia), you will be responsible for:

• Process monthly payroll and statutory compliance filings

• Execute month-end close: journal entries, reconciliations, and audit files

• Prepare and monitor monthly cash calls

• Coordinate accounts payable and vendor payments

• Manage local banking relationships and payments

• Ensure local tax compliance (PAYE, WHT, VAT, corporate tax), liaising with MRA

• Preparation of local financial statements and dealing with auditors

• Develop and document finance processes and procedures

• Support half-year and annual audits with preparation of audit schedules

• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support to the Financial Controller

To Succeed in This Role, You Will Possess the Following:

• Professional accounting qualification (CPA or CA) preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

• Proven experience in transaction processing and hands-on accounting

• Strong knowledge of local tax laws and payroll compliance

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access

• Experience managing banking and cash-flow functions

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

• Collaborative mindset with a passion for achieving team and company goals

Location & Position Demands

• Drive-in/Drive-out to Balaka; based full-time in Balaka once the camp is established

• Flexible working hours to accommodate interactions across international time zones

Eligibility: Candidates must be eligible to work in Malawi. Candidates will be asked to complete a National Police Clearance prior to employment.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your cover letter and Curriculum Vitae to:
📧 recruitment@lindianresources.com.au

Closing Date: 30 October 2025

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the advertisement’s closing date, this means your application was unsuccessful.

No agency referrals will be accepted at this time.

Shortlisting and recruitment of this role will commence immediately.