Job description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT @ OLD MUTUAL MALAWI
LOCATION: Blantyre
POSITION: ASSISTANT FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
OVERVIEW
Old Mutual Malawi invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Financial Accountant, based in Blantyre.
The successful candidate will perform professional accounting duties, including compiling, consolidating and analysing financial data. The role involves maintaining accounting records, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, supporting financial reporting and ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.
JOB TYPE: Not specified in the vacancy announcement
Application Deadline: Thursday, 13th November 2026, at 23:59
Duty Station: Blantyre, Malawi
POSITION: ASSISTANT FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant Financial Accountant will support the organisation's financial management and reporting processes. Responsibilities may include maintaining ledgers, preparing journal entries, fixed asset and inventory accounting, preparing trial balances and financial statements, cost accounting, and bank reconciliations.
DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Financial Management and Control
Work within established financial systems and controls to deliver assigned accounting outcomes.
Support the effective management of financial records and processes.
2. Financial Reporting and Month-End Processes
Prepare timely monthly management accounts.
Prepare tax reporting packs.
Support the month-end closing process.
Assist with Group reporting.
Support the annual budgeting and planning process.
Support monthly line-of-business reporting and quarterly regulatory reporting.
3. Reconciliations and Asset Management
Perform balance sheet substantiation.
Identify and resolve general ledger reconciliation issues promptly.
Assist with fixed asset management.
Assist with debtors' reconciliations.
Support the preparation of trial balances and financial statements.
4. Auditing and Compliance
Work closely with external auditors during annual audits.
Support compliance with financial policies, guidelines, procedures and applicable regulations.
Identify instances of non-compliance and report or escalate them appropriately.
Contribute to the development and implementation of good financial practices.
5. Data Management and Analysis
Collect, collate and analyse financial data using established tools, methods and formats.
Manage basic aspects of financial data systems with guidance from senior colleagues.
Contribute to the preparation of data, analytics and financial reports.
Gather and summarise information for special reports.
6. Documentation and Stakeholder Support
Organise and prepare financial documents using standard office applications.
Respond to queries from internal and external customers or suppliers regarding financial processes and policies.
Refer complex policy matters to the appropriate colleagues when necessary.
7. Personal Development
Participate in performance assessments and development planning.
Take part in formal and informal training and coaching.
Maintain relevant professional accreditation where applicable.
Keep up to date with financial technology, regulatory developments and industry best practices.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
The supplied vacancy information does not specify the required academic qualifications, professional certifications or minimum years of experience.
Applicants should consult the official recruitment portal for the complete eligibility and qualification requirements.
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
The role requires the ability to demonstrate:
Accounting and bookkeeping knowledge.
Financial data collection and analysis.
Management accounts and financial reporting.
General ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.
Fixed asset and debtors' accounting.
Budgeting and financial planning.
Tax reporting and regulatory compliance.
Strong documentation and report-writing skills.
Proficiency in relevant financial systems and office applications.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official Old Mutual Careers portal.
Closing Date: Thursday, 13th November 2026, at 23:59.
Applicants are encouraged to review the official vacancy announcement for the full application instructions and qualification requirements.