DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

🔴🟣 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Location: Mzuzu

OVERVIEW
The Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications from suitable qualified Malawians to fill the following vacant positions existing at MZUZU CITY COUNCIL.

POST : Director of Finance
GRADE: M2
SALARY : Within the range of Grade M2 salary segment

QUALIFICATION

Applicants must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance or Business Administration obtained from accredited institutions and have a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience at senior management level, with demonstrated expertise in accounting and financial principles and practices, including experience in donor-funded projects.

Applicants must be registered members with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi (ICAM), ACCA or CIMA.

Duties

Coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Finance Directorate.
Prepare all budget estimates in consultation with all the Directorates
Manage all funds and investment at the council, in line with Public Finance Management Act, 2022
Advise the Controlling Officer and Council Finance Committee on any anticipated over-expenditure, authorized expenditure and deviations from budget provision
Maintain the Accounting system and supervise all finance staff
Prepare annual accounts and monthly and quarterly Management reports in line with generally accepted accounting standards such as International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)
Attend Finance Committee and other Committee meetings
Adopt and implement an appropriate expenditure monitoring and control mechanisms
Timely respond to external and internal audit queries

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), Photocopies of relevant certificates and National Identity Card.

Application should be clearly labelled on the envelope the position being applied for and addressed to; NOT LATER THAN 12TH SEPTEMBER, 2026.