Accountant
UNIMED Accountant – University of Malawi Medical Scheme
The University of Malawi Medical Scheme (UNIMED) was formed in June 2009 by the University of Malawi (UNIMA) to provide affordable health care finance for the healthcare needs of its members in return for a contribution or premium
Reporting directly to the UNIMED Director, will be responsible for maintaining all the records of the Scheme, both financial and member’s data and also in the planning, executing and reporting on operational accounting transactions to ensure timely and accurate processing of accounting transactions and those funds are spent according to budget
Supervising and appraising staff, Reviewing reconciliations, Recommending disposal of obsolete fixed assets, Authorising payment claims and vouchers, Approving journal vouchers, Maintaining accounting information system, Consolidating departmental budgets, Preparing management accounts and financial statements, Receiving contributions and processing payment of medical benefits and claims, in line with the Scheme’s Rules and Operating Procedures
Professionalism and integrity, Strong business skills at an operational level, Conversant with all accounting policies, laws and regulations, Very conversant with computerized accounting and records management systems, Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation leadership skills, Hands-on approach to operations
Applicants must possess a Bachelor of Accountancy or relevant Accounting Degree plus professional Accounting qualifications, ACCA, CIMA, and also be proficient in the use of accounting packages particularly ACCPACC and relevant work experience of note less than 2 yrs
Applications with certified copies of certificates of relevant qualifications and detailed CV with 3 relevant traceable refs and their emaisl should be sent to The University Registrar, University Office, P O Box 278, Zomba, email: registrar@unima.mw Closing date is 26th August Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged
