Job Description
The Teachers Council of Malawi (TCM) is a parastatal organization mandated to regulate the teaching profession in Malawi. Established under the Education Act No. 21 of 2013, TCM is responsible for ensuring high standards of professionalism, accountability, and ethical conduct among teachers across all levels of the education system. The council oversees teacher registration, professional development, and compliance with ethical and professional standards to enhance the quality of education in the country.
In pursuit of its mandate, TCM invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals of Malawian origin to fill the following positions:
Job Title: Accountant
Grade: TC5
Responsible to: Finance Manager
Responsible for: Assistant Accountant
Purpose of the Job: To lead and coordinate accounting activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Planning and preparing cash flow; ring balance sheets;
3. Reviewing and posting financial transactions including payment vouchers and journals;
4. Producing accurate and timely monthly management accounts;
5. Authorizing financial transactions including payment vouchers and journals;
6. Preparing budgets and monitoring implementation;
7. Preparing monthly staff salaries;
8. Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and forecasts;
9. Mentoring and appraising subordinate staff;
Minimum Education Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; Finance or any closely related field of study obtained from a
recognized and accredited Education Institution. - Three (3) years’ post qualification experience
- Must be registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi (ICAM).
Mode of Application
Interested candidates should submit a detailed curriculum vitae (CV), three names of traceable referees with their addresses and contact details, copies of certificates, National Identity, a cover letter outlining their qualifications, experience, and vision for the role. Applications should be
sent to the following address or by hand not later than the 22nd February, 2025 addressed to:
The Registrar
Teachers Council of Malawi
Private Bag 35
LILONGWE
Teachers Council of Malawi is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, or other characteristics.
Note: Applications must be clearly marked with the positions one is applying for. For Example; “Application for the position of the Finance Manager for Teachers Council of Malawi”.
Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged and shall be invited for interviews at short notice.