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The Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) invites applications from suitably qualified Basotho nationals for the position of SENIOR ACCOUNTANT at LNDC
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Senior Accountant is responsible for applying accepted accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.
The Senior Accountant is responsible for applying accepted accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Compile and analyse financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts.
Ensure financial records are maintained in accordance with international Financial Accounting Standards.
Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
Supervise Accounts Section and ensure that accounting records in relation to revenues, expenses assets and liabilities are kept and maintained in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Standards.
Prepare for financial audit and coordinate the audit process
Ensure compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations and integrity of financial data.
Ensure financial records are maintained in accordance with international Financial Accounting Standards.
Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
Supervise Accounts Section and ensure that accounting records in relation to revenues, expenses assets and liabilities are kept and maintained in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Standards.
Prepare for financial audit and coordinate the audit process
Ensure compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations and integrity of financial data.
REPORTING CHANNELS
The incumbent to this position will report to the Head Finance.
The incumbent to this position will report to the Head Finance.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting plus General Accounting.
CA qualification will be an added advantage.
Five (5) years relevant experience with supervisory skills
A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting plus General Accounting.
CA qualification will be an added advantage.
Five (5) years relevant experience with supervisory skills
KEY COMPETENCIES
Broad knowledge of International Reporting Standards
Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures
Good presentation, negotiation and report writing skills
Good leadership and supervisory qualities
Professional judgement
Computer Literacy (knowledge of relevant accounting software)
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management and external agencies. Strong Analytical skills
Broad knowledge of International Reporting Standards
Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures
Good presentation, negotiation and report writing skills
Good leadership and supervisory qualities
Professional judgement
Computer Literacy (knowledge of relevant accounting software)
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management and external agencies. Strong Analytical skills
REMUNERATION
The LNDC offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.
The LNDC offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
Applications accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts as well as three sealed reference letters addressed to the Chief Executive Officer should be hand delivered at:
Applications accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts as well as three sealed reference letters addressed to the Chief Executive Officer should be hand delivered at:
The Development House (LNDC)
Block A, 7th Floor
Kingsway Road, Maseru
Closing date for submission of applications is 10th February 2015 at 5:00 pm
Block A, 7th Floor
Kingsway Road, Maseru
Closing date for submission of applications is 10th February 2015 at 5:00 pm
DISCLAIMERS
Applications received after closing date will not be considered
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Applications received after closing date will not be considered
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
