OVERVIEW

The Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) was established by an Act of Parliament to regulate public procurement and disposal of public assets in Malawi.

PPDA's mission is to provide professional, efficient and effective regulatory, monitoring and oversight services in all matters relating to public procurement and disposal of public assets.

The Authority invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the position of Assistant Financial Accountant, based at its offices in Lilongwe.

JOB TYPE: Full Time

Date Posted: Thursday, 22nd October 2026

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 4th November 2026

Grade: PPDA 8

Duty Station: PPDA Offices, Lilongwe

POSITION: ASSISTANT FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

JOB PURPOSE

The Assistant Financial Accountant will assist in preparing, developing and analysing key financial information to support well-informed management decisions. The role will also participate in the formulation of the annual budget and monitoring of its implementation.

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Maintaining the cashbook.
Managing petty cash.
Preparing monthly bank reconciliations.
Supervising the filing of financial documents.
Checking daily voucher lists and cheque dispatch lists.
Maintaining creditors' and debtors' registers.
Checking payment and receipts cashbooks.
Balancing and updating ledgers.
Participating in the preparation of audit schedules.
Capturing and reconciling data in the accounting system.
Filing and providing custody of accounting documents for Head Office and regional offices.
Assisting in producing periodic fixed asset movement schedules and registers.
Assisting in preparing reports.
Performing any other duties assigned from time to time.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Academic Qualifications and Professional Membership

Applicants must possess:

A Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting).
Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi (ICAM).

Professional Experience

At least three (3) years of relevant experience in cost and financial accounting.
Practical experience using Sage 300 is a prerequisite.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Knowledge of legislation and regulations relating to public financial management.
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.
Ability to give and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
High levels of integrity and honesty.

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified candidates who meet the specified qualifications, experience, knowledge, abilities and skills should submit the following documents:

An application letter.
Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Names and contact details of at least three (3) traceable referees.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Director General

Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA)

Private Bag 383

Lilongwe, Malawi

Email: recruitment@ppda.mw

Closing Date: Wednesday, 4th November 2026

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

PPDA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, nationality, ethnic or social origin, disability, property, birth, marital or other status, or family responsibilities.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.