About Simbeko Investments

Simbeko Investments (S.I) is a dynamic, fast-growing Malawian company operating in hospitality, trading, food and beverages, and transportation, with subsidiaries across Chikwawa and Nsanje Districts and its Head Office based in Nchalo.

Job Overview

The Financial Accountant will oversee the company’s accounting and financial reporting functions while supporting management in financial decision-making and compliance.

• Reporting to: Managing Director
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Location: Nchalo, Malawi

The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting and financial reporting functions
• Supervise junior accounting staff
• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register
• Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Manage payroll processing, bank reconciliations, and cash flow
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal audit requirements
• Ensure timely remittance of statutory obligations (PAYE, Withholding Tax, etc.)
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies
• Collaborate with operations teams to improve cost-efficiency
• Provide financial performance reports to management
• Support management in financial decision-making and policy formulation
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Managing Director

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a recognized institution
• Professional qualification (ICAM, ACCA, CIMA) is an added advantage
• Minimum of three (3) years’ proven experience working as an Accountant

• Oversee all accounting and financial reporting functions
• Supervise junior accounting staff
• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register
• Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Manage payroll processing, bank reconciliations, and cash flow
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal audit requirements
• Ensure timely remittance of statutory obligations (PAYE, Withholding Tax, etc.)
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies
• Collaborate with operations teams to improve cost-efficiency
• Provide financial performance reports to management
• Support management in financial decision-making and policy formulation
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Managing Director

• Financial reporting
• Accounting standards compliance
• Payroll processing
• Bank reconciliation
• Cash flow management
• Statutory remittance
• Auditing liaison
• Cost-efficiency improvement
• Financial decision support
• Policy formulation

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a recognized institution
• Professional qualification (ICAM, ACCA, CIMA) is an added advantage