Background

SDK Engineering LTD is a growing construction company operating in Malawi and is seeking to recruit a qualified, experienced, and highly motivated Finance and Administrative Officer. The position requires strong financial management skills with particular emphasis on tax compliance and administration within the Malawian regulatory environment.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Accounting

• Manage day-to-day financial operations, including bookkeeping, cash management, and bank reconciliations
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Develop and monitor budgets and expenditure controls
• Ensure proper maintenance of financial records in line with accounting standards

Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) tax requirements
• Prepare and submit PAYE, Withholding Tax, VAT, Corporate Tax, and other statutory returns on time
• Liaise with MRA and other statutory bodies on tax and levies
• Advise management on tax planning, compliance risks, and regulatory updates

Administration

• Oversee administrative systems, procurement processes, and asset management
• Support payroll processing and statutory deductions
• Maintain personnel records and support HR administrative functions
• Coordinate office logistics and service providers

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ relevant experience in finance and administration
• Strong practical experience in Malawian tax systems, including PAYE, VAT, and Withholding Tax
• Knowledge of Malawi labor laws and statutory compliance is an added advantage
• Professional qualifications (ICAM, ACCA, CIMA) will be an added advantage
• Must be a registered member of ICAM

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Malawian financial and tax regulations
• High level of integrity and attention to detail
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and reporting skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Manage day-to-day financial operations, including bookkeeping, cash management, and bank reconciliations
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Develop and monitor budgets and expenditure controls
• Ensure proper maintenance of financial records in line with accounting standards
• Ensure full compliance with Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) tax requirements
• Prepare and submit PAYE, Withholding Tax, VAT, Corporate Tax, and other statutory returns on time
• Liaise with MRA and other statutory bodies on tax and levies
• Advise management on tax planning, compliance risks, and regulatory updates
• Oversee administrative systems, procurement processes, and asset management
• Support payroll processing and statutory deductions
• Maintain personnel records and support HR administrative functions
• Coordinate office logistics and service providers

• Strong knowledge of Malawian financial and tax regulations
• High level of integrity and attention to detail
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and reporting skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ relevant experience in finance and administration
• Strong practical experience in Malawian tax systems, including PAYE, VAT, and Withholding Tax
• Knowledge of Malawi labor laws and statutory compliance is an added advantage
• Professional qualifications (ICAM, ACCA, CIMA) will be an added advantage
• Must be a registered member of ICAM