Accounts Clerk – The Lilongwe Academy International School (TLAIS)

August 16, 2024
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

The Lilongwe Academy International School (TLAIS) is an international private school, conveniently situated in Area 47/4 Lilongwe behind Silver Stadium. The School is founded on the firm belief that every child is unique but all children need excellent education and motivation of their spirit, mind and body to be well developed as future responsible citizens and leaders. Hence the motto “Academic Excellence and Beyond!”  Its mission is to achieve distinction and excellence in academic performance, sports, conduct and be exemplary in preserving our culture and perfect life skills.

The Lilongwe Academy now invites applications from Candidates who meet the qualifications and experience as follows:

Position                                     :         Accounts Clerk (tenable Lilongwe)

Availability of the position:         09th September, 2024

Specific Duties:

Among other duties the successful candidate will be expected to perform the following duties:

  • Updating of the Fees Ledger on a daily basis.
  • Accounts receivable posting and reconciliation.
  • Performing Bank Reconciliations.
  • Creditor Management and Reconciliation.
  • Receipts Posting.
  • Fees meeting report presentation.
  • Debt collection.
  • Management of caution refunds.
  • Fees receipts.
  • Local Purchase order booking.
  • Documents Filing.
  • General Posting.
  • Stores stock taking.
  • Hiring and Rentals invoicing and tracking.
  • Assisting in audit preparations.
  • Collaborate with accounts team to support various accounting activities on daily basis.
  • Performs any other relevant duty as required by the Academy from time to time.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • A minimum of Diploma in Accounting, a University Degree from a recognizable institution in Accountancy or Business Administration or Finance shall be an added advantage.
  • Knowledge of various accounting packages such as Quick Books is a must.
  • Computer literate in office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power point).
  • Proactive attitude and ability to work independently and in a team.
  • Good communication skills in English both written and oral.
  • Plans own work effectively and keeps producing high quality work under increased pressure.
  • Puts social and ethical standards into practice.
  • Willing to learn and adapt to one’s own position and situation.
  • At least 1 to 2 years’ experience.
  • Should be aged 25 and above.
  • Self-motivated, team player, innovative and result oriented.

How to apply

Interested applicants should send their cover letter, CV and copies of certificate through the following email address: vacancies@lilongweacademy.ac.mw or to: The Principal, The Lilongwe Academy, P/Bag B499, Lilongwe 3, not later than 29 August 2024. To get information about the School please visit our Website: www.lilongweacademy.ac.mw.