Newsday Media LS
Job Title: Accountant
The Role
The Accountant will manage Newsday Media LS’s day-to-day financial operations and provide accurate, timely information to support decisions across the company. The role calls for someone who is organised, discreet and comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced media environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing invoices and recording payments and other financial transactions.
- Maintaining accurate ledgers and preparing journal entries.
- Performing bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
- Preparing financial statements and regular reports for management.
- Assisting with budgeting and forecasting, and monitoring cash flow.
- Supporting month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Helping ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, Lesotho tax regulations and other financial requirements.
- Working with colleagues to resolve financial queries and explain financial information clearly.
- Providing analysis to help management understand financial performance and make informed decisions.
Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate should have:
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- Strong general accounting skills, including ledger management, journal entries and reconciliations.
- Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow monitoring.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet tools.
- Knowledge of local tax regulations, compliance requirements and relevant accounting standards.
- Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial matters to colleagues without a finance background.
- The ability to work on-site in Maseru, manage competing deadlines and maintain accuracy and confidentiality.
- Professional certification is an advantage.
- Experience in a media company or another fast-paced business environment is also beneficial.
How to Apply
Email your CV and qualifications to: [email protected]
Use “Accountant” as the subject line.
Closing Date
5 October 2026