ACCOUNTANT –MAPHUTSENG ADP

P/Bag A256
Maseru 100
Lesotho

tel. (09266) 22 317371
fax (09266) 22 310255
POSITION ADVERTISEMENT

ACCOUNTANT –MAPHUTSENG ADP

The above-mentioned position exists in World Vision Lesotho – Malumeng Area Development Program. Interested persons are invited to apply. The position is based in Mafeteng.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To assist in maintaining financial records by preparing accounting reports and statements, reconciling accounts, and processing/reviewing journal entries and vouchers.

REPORTS TO: PROGRAMME MANAGER - MALUMENG ADP

DURATION: Three (3) Years

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare Monthly, Quarterly, Annual/Financial Reports.
• Handle monthly reconciliation of the specified bank accounts and Financial Reports.
• Liaise with the Partnership Office and with the Support offices in regard to reconciliation.
• Prepare regular entries to the journal.
• Approve coding on all vouchers prepared by staff for valid account/cost center/donor combinations and advise necessary adjustments to originator.
• Research expenditure variances and prepare correcting journals as required.
• Prepare regular internal Management Reports.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets.
• Managing and controlling budgets.
• Supervise the work of a Bookkeeper.
• Handle complex accounts payable/expenditure accounts.
• Attend and participate in daily devotional and weekly chapel meetings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training.

• Requires a university degree in accounting or equivalent and experience in accounting, preferably within World Vision.
• Education/experience must include complex bank reconciliation, journal writing, general ledger, financial statements, and government tax reports.
• Knowledge of accounting theory and financial analysis required.
• Experience in financial reporting preferable. Requires good computer skills and knowledge of accounting systems such as Sun Systems. Requires good communication (speaking and writing) skills in English.
• Management skills will be an added advantage.
• Must be a committed Christian.

REMUNERATION

Competitive with market standards.

Interested persons should forward their applications, curriculum vitae & certified copies of educational certificates to The Human Resource Director, World Vision Lesotho, Private Bag A256, Maseru – 100, Lesotho on or before 20th June 2014.

If you have not heard from us by 27th June 2014, consider your application having not been successful.

As a Child focused organization, World Vision Lesotho is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.