NATIONAL FINANCE OFFICER.

NATIONAL FINANCE OFFICER.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the EIF NIU Coordinator, National Finance Officer will be responsible to ensure fiduciary aspects of the EIF program and projects are implemented as per the EIF fiduciary guidelines, Government Procurement Manual and Public Finance Act. The person selected will be responsible to:

Assist the work of the NIU Coordinator in ensuring timely project financial reporting of all EIF funded projects.
Prepare financial statements for EIF funded projects on a regular basis for submission to EIF Trust Fund Manager and EIF Executive Secretariat.
Advise the Focal Point, Responsible Government Accounting Officer and National Coordinator, any discrepancies or shortfalls in the utilization of fund on a timely basis and report compliance short falls on the part of implementing partner agencies in abiding with any prescribed rules and Regulations relating to Public Finance Act, including government procurement rules and regulations.
Initiate any corrective measures related to the fiduciary aspects of program and project implementation to ensure compliance with Public Finance Act and Government procurement rules and regulations
Provide regular financial updates and monitor progress of funds disbursement as per approved work plans
Assist in the preparation of EIF funded project budgets and work plans
Take lead in carrying out procurement activities of EIF funded projects in consultation with project stakeholders and MTICM Admin, Procurement and Finance Units
Maintain updated records of all procurement related documents and financial reports and supporting documents and ensure the filing system is kept appropriately.
Ensure project related payments are made on a timely basis
Maintain EIF project accounts and ledgers, perform monthly reconciliations of bank and petty cash books.
Maintain up to date accounting files retaining all necessary supporting document.
Ensure EIF project audits are carried out in accordance with the guidelines set in the EIF projects.
Assist implementation of EIF activities
Assist in coordinating aid mobilization for the trade sector
Assist in undertaking any other relevant work related to implementation of EIF program
Assist in performing any other tasks assigned by NIU Coordinator that are relevant within the project scope.

Competencies

Exerts strict adherence to the organization's rules, regulations and procedures.
Committed and able to shares knowledge and learning experiences with work colleagues within the Ministry
Actively works towards continuing personal learning acts on learning plan and applies new acquired skills
Ability to conduct and lead meetings and good documentation skills.
Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to project implementation
Ability to establish and maintain contacts with project and related stakeholders
Excellent interpersonal skills

Experience/ Qualification Requirements

The minimum requirement is a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent qualification. Knowledge and application of Public Finance Act and Government Procurement Manual in previous work engagements. . 3-5 years' experience of working in similar capacity. Knowledge of using accounting software and Experience in implementing similar developmental Government and donor related projects will be an added advantage. 

DURATION.

All the positions advertised are existent for the 2 years period of the project but all the incumbents are subject to (1) year contract which will highly considered for extension based on good and satisfactory performance.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

Interested applicants should send an application letter, a detailed CV, 2 letters of reference from their referees and certified copies of educational qualifications and transcripts clearly marked on the face the position applied for should be addressed to:

The EIF Project Coordinator
National Implementation Unit
Ministry of Trade and Industry Cooperatives and Marketing
Kingsway Rd, Phase 2 LNDC Building Level 2, 
P O Box 747, Maseru 100. Lesotho

On or before Friday 08-08-2014 at 1630 hours. Applicants are kindly requested to indicate their possible earliest availability dates in their letters of applications. Late applications are strictly discouraged.