Light Media Limited is a digital services and software company building and operating business systems and services for clients in Malawi.Advertise in Malawi

We are looking for an Accountant to support both internal company accounts and finance-related operations across our services.

You will work with the team to ensure accurate bookkeeping, tax compliance, payroll processing, and financial reporting in a fast-paced startup environment.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Bookkeeping and maintaining accurate financial records
• Tax preparation and submission
• Payroll processing
• Preparing financial statements and management reports
• Supporting stock takes
• Handling routine finance and compliance-related communication
• Other duties as assigned

NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience with MRA tax preparation and submissions
• Strong bookkeeping and reconciliation skills
• Minimum 2 years hands-on accounting and bookkeeping experience

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience using accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, or similar)
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

A PLUS IF YOU HAVE

• Experience in an accounting firm or multi-client environment
• Exposure to ERP systems or business management platforms

WHAT WE OFFER

• A practical finance role with real responsibility from day one
• Exposure to a variety of business operations and service environments
• A supportive, fast-moving startup team
• Opportunity to grow as the company scales

• Bookkeeping and maintaining accurate financial records
• Tax preparation and submission
• Payroll processing
• Preparing financial statements and management reports
• Supporting stock takes
• Handling routine finance and compliance-related communication
• Other duties as assigned

• Proven experience with MRA tax preparation and submissions
• Strong bookkeeping and reconciliation skills
• Experience using accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, or similar)
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

• Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 2 years hands-on accounting and bookkeeping experience