Position: Assistant Accountant

Location: Blantyre, Malawi

Company: Timotheos Foundation

Contract: 1 year, renewable

About Timotheos Foundation

Timotheos Foundation is a local Malawian Christian charity organisation established to support and care for orphans and other vulnerable children in Malawi. The Foundation is affiliated with CONGOMA and the NGO Board of Malawi.

Job Overview

The Assistant Accountant will support the finance function by processing and reconciling financial transactions, maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with established financial procedures and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer petty cash, cash advances and liquidations.
• Post payments and receipts into QuickBooks.
• Support bank and petty cash reconciliations.
• Prepare bank payment vouchers and ensure proper approvals.
• Prepare and initiate electronic payments through FDH One Click.
• Assist with preparing and processing journal entries.
• Support payroll adjustments for taxes, pensions, loan recovery and Mudi Sacco deductions.
• Organise and distribute employee payslips.
• Prepare school summaries from the Mpamba account and submit them to the Accounts Assistant.
• Reconcile income from school fees, farm operations and other sources.
• Assist with quarterly financial reports.
• Support external audit processes by providing required records.
• Assist with cash disbursements when required.
• Ensure proper filing of vouchers and supporting documents.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Accountant or Manager Finance and Administration.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 2–3 years’ work experience in NGO-related accounting.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks or other accounting systems.
• Interview preparation coaching

Key Competencies

• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow internal controls.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• High level of integrity and accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive approach to financial and administrative improvements.

Personal Attributes

• Be a faithful and active Christian and subscribe to the Christian foundation and purpose of the organisation.
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity and confidentiality.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Humble, friendly and service-oriented.
• Ability to work respectfully with staff, students, guardians and suppliers.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Application letter
• Current CV
• Copies of relevant certificates
• Names and telephone numbers of three traceable referees

Address:

Timotheos Foundation

P.O. Box 30221

Chichiri, Blantyre 3

Email: recruitment@timotheos.org

Closing date: 22 August 2026 at 12:00 midnight

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.