Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi (NMCM)

position: Temporary Finance Officer

Location: Lilongwe

About the organization

The Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi (NMCM) is a regulatory body established in 1966 under the Nurses and Midwives Act, Laws of Malawi, Cap. 36:02. The Council is responsible for regulating nursing and midwifery education, training, professional practice and conduct in Malawi.

NMCM invites suitably qualified and experienced Malawian nationals to apply for the position of Temporary Finance Officer, tenable at its offices in Lilongwe.

Job purpose

Reporting to the Senior Finance Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for handling the day-to-day activities of the finance section to ensure its smooth operation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manage accounts receivable, allocate receipts and oversee debtor management.
2. Reconcile customer accounts and address related queries.
3. Manage statutory obligation accounts and ensure timely payments.
4. Manage input Value Added Tax (VAT).
5. Participate in the preparation of quarterly financial reports.
6. Assist in preparing annual budgets and conducting mid-year budget reviews.
7. Participate in preparing financial records for annual audits.
8. Manage work advances and process their liquidation.
9. Reconcile control accounts and expense ledgers.
10. Manage inventory, including physical stock accounts, reconciliations and accurate documentation.
11. Participate in month-end and year-end financial closing processes.
12. Assist in improving existing financial systems and processes.
13. Maintain orderly filing of all financial records.
14. Respond promptly to audit queries to facilitate completion of annual audits.
15. Make bank deposits in accordance with established procedures.
16. Perform any other relevant duties assigned from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must possess the following:

1. A Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited institution.
2. Be studying towards the final stage of ACCA or CIMA.
3. At least four years' experience in a similar position or at Accountant level.
4. Registration with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi (ICAM) and in good standing.

Required Competencies

1. Ability to prioritise work efficiently and meet strict deadlines.
2. Strong planning and organisational skills.
3. Excellent communication skills.
4. Results-oriented approach and ability to work effectively in a team.
5. Knowledge of accounts receivable and debtor management.
6. Self-motivation, assertiveness and a proactive approach to work.
7. Strong computer skills, including knowledge of computerised accounting systems.

Method of Application

Interested candidates should submit an application letter and a detailed Curriculum Vitae, including three traceable referees, one of whom must be a previous employer, not later than 30 October 2026 to:

The Registrar

Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi

P.O. Box 30361

Capital City, Lilongwe 3, Malawi

Email: nmcm@nmcm.org.mw

NMCM is an equal gender-based opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.