Vacancy title:
Principal Accountant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Accounting & Finance, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Parliamentary Service Commission

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, August 19 2026

Duty Station:
Lilongwe | Lilongwe

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 6 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the existing following vacant posts in the Parliamentary Service.

Responsibilities or duties

• Maintains accurate accounting records for parliamentary transactions;
• Prepares periodic financial reports, statements, and management accounts in conformity with applicable standards;
• Assist in preparation and monitoring of Parliament's annual budgets;
• Verify payment requests and supporting documentation;
• Maintains and updating fixed asset ledgers;
• Provide guidance on accounting procedures and standards; and,
• Supports audit processes.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

A Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or Finance or another closely related discipline with two (2) years' work experience in public finance management. Must be registered and in good standing with the Malawi Accountants Board and membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi. Applicants with demonstrated expertise in public sector accounting and a professional accounting qualification, such as, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or an equivalent recognised qualification will have an added advantage.

Experience needed

Two (2) years' work experience in public finance management.

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Vacancy Number: PSC/1/12/26

Post: Principal Accountant

Grade: NA 6

Responsible to: Chief Accountant

Responsible for: Accountant

Purpose of the Job: To manage, implement and process financial transactions.

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified applicants should send their application letters and detailed Curriculum Vitae with three traceable referees, copies of certified Educational and Professional Certificates to:

The Secretary,

Parliamentary Service Commission,

Private Bag B362,

Capital City,

LILONGWE 3.

Please clearly indicate the Vacancy Number and the position applied for on the envelope.

Closing Date: Not later than 19th August, 2026.

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