Accountant
- Ministry: Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition
- Project: Building Climate Resilient Livelihoods and Food Systems Project
- Number of Positions: 1
- Location: Maseru
- Responsible To: Finance and Administration Officer
Job Summary
Under a general supervision of Finance and Administration Officer, the project Accountant will manage project finances, ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
Duties
- Establish and maintain robust financial systems.
- Oversee the preparation of payments and journal vouchers.
- Update general ledgers.
- Generate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
- Develop, monitor and update project budget in collaboration with the project team.
- Assist Finance and Admin Officer to reconcile project bank accounts.
- Manage cash flow and ensure timely disbursement.
- Maintain an accurate project asset register.
- Implement internal control procedures to ensure proper approval, classification and documentation of expenditure.
Qualifications
- A university degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
- At least 3 years professional experience in accounting, particularly in donor-funded or multilateral projects.
Skills and Experience
- Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel, and computerized accounting softwares.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
- Team work.
Contract Duration
- Two (2) years and six (6) months with possibility of renewal upon satisfactory performance.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should deliver their applications to the address below not later than the 21st July 2026 at the following address:
Human Resources Department
Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition
80 Constitution Road
P.O. Box 24
Maseru 100