ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

🔴🟣 ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT AT LILONGWE HANDLING COMPANY

Location: Lilongwe

OVERVIEW
Lilongwe Handling Company Limited (LIHACO) is a wholly Malawi Government owned commercial entity established in 2000. The core business of the company is to provide to provide passenger, ramp and cargo handling services to national and international airlines, travel & tour and lounge services to passengers traveling in and out of Malawi Airports. The Company is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant position at the Head Office, Kamuzu International Airport.

Post: Assistant Accountant (LH6)

Responsible to: Management Accountant

Responsible for: Accounts Assistant

Main Responsibilities:

Raising invoices
Receipting and depositing cash and cheques
Posting receipts in the accounting system
Preparing and posting journals
Reconciling concession invoices, debtors accounts, staff Loans and withholding tax receivable accounts
Following up outstanding debts and withholding tax certificates
Compiling revenue returns for determination of concession fees
Submitting statements to debtors
Filing accounting documents
Preparing Audit schedules for external auditors
Ensure that resources are available for all safety and security operations
Education Qualification

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in accounting obtained from an institution accredited by NCHE.

Work Experience

Minimum of three years in accounting and finance roles.

Abilities and Skills

SAGE 300

Ms. Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Method of application

Applicants who meet the above requirements should submit an application letter, a detailed up to date Curriculum Vitae (CVs) specifying qualifications, experience, copies of certificates, contact details and three traceable referees in a sealed envelope to:

The Chief Executive Officer

Lilongwe Handling Company

P.O. Box 89

LILONGWE

The closing date for receiving applications is Friday 21st August 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.