Vacancy title:
Assistant Accountant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Accounting & Finance, Admin & Office, Education]

Jobs at:
Ilinga Private Primary School

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 30 2026

Duty Station:
Chitipa | Chitipa

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 7 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

ABOUT ILINGA PRIVATE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Ilinga Private Primary School is a developing learning institution located in Chitipa Boma. Established on 16 September 2024, the school is committed to educating pupils to become responsible global citizens.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Assistant Accountant will support the school’s financial management by maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and ensuring smooth day-to-day financial operations while preparing financial information for reporting and auditing.

THE ROLE

• Prepare and process staff salaries.
• Make timely payments to suppliers.
• Assist in managing the school’s approved budget and expenditure.
• Prepare financial reports for external audits.
• Support the development of the school’s financial strategies.
• Issue official receipts.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, including taxation and auditing requirements.
• Maintain proper filing of accounting records and electronic databases.
• Attend school management meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) with Credit passes in Mathematics and English.
• Diploma in Accounting or Finance from a recognized institution.
• Previous experience in a similar position will be an added advantage.
• Must possess a valid National ID.

KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Accuracy and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• High level of integrity.
• Team player.
• Reliable and resilient.
• Professional and dependable.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure

Interested candidates should submit:

• Application Letter
• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of Academic Certificates
• Copy of National ID
• Three Traceable Referees

Applications should be addressed to:

The Director
Ilinga Private Primary School
P.O. Box 17
Chitipa

Applications may also be hand-delivered to the Ilinga Private Primary School Campus or sent via WhatsApp:

0997 779 896 / 0991 433 055 / 0992 046 777

Application Deadline: 30th July 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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