Finance Clerk for its office in Maseru

UNDP in Lesotho is contracting a Finance Clerk for its office in Maseru
Application Deadline : 23 May 2014
Type of Contract : Fixed Term Appointment
Post Level : GS 4
Languages Required : English and Sesotho 

Under the guidance and supervision of the Finance Associate, the Finance Clerk supports the provision of financial services ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work. The Finance Clerk promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.

The Finance Clerk works in close collaboration with the Operations and Programme staff in the country office and with UNDP HQs staff to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.

Summary of Key Functions:
Ensure implementation of operational strategies and procedures
Provide accounting, finance and administrative support
Support knowledge building and knowledge sharing

Qualifications and Experience

Education:
Secondary Education, with specialized certification in Accounting and Finance.

Experience:
4 years of relevant accounting and financial experience at national level is required. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.
Knowledge of IPSAS and/or IFRS desirable.

Please refer to the detailed Job description and recruitment qualifications available on www.ls.undp.org
Applications with comprehensive CVs and names and contact details of three referees should be submitted by email on or before 23 May 2013 to registry.ls@undp.org or hand delivered to the Resident Representative, UN House, United Nations Road, Maseru 100 .Only short listed candidates will be responded to.