Job Title : Assistant Accountant
- Institution : Lesotho Planned Parenthood Association
- Division : Finance and Administration
- Location : Head Office
- Responsible to : Accountant
- Personnel directly supervised by Title: None
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Accountant, the Assistant Accountant assists the Accountant with general financial and accounting transactions of the Association and deputises for the Accountant in his/her absence.
Main Duties
- Prepares receipt and journal vouchers and petty cash disbursement vouchers.
- Assists in spot checks on petty cash for Clinics.
- Prepares payment and electronic transfer voucher.
- Ensures that account payables are linked with open purchase orders and payments.
- Captures data into the ACCPAC in accordance with approved budgets.
- Attends to customers queries and suppliers’ payments.
- Manages finance filing systems and keep accurate records.
- Assists during external and internal audits to avail sampled vouchers and other documents required.
- Prepares VAT returns on a monthly basis.
- Stamps documents to avoid double process and obtain confirmation/receipt on the accounts payable from suppliers.
- Maintains petty cash at the Head Office level.
- Maintains daily cash balance.
- Reconciles stocks issued with cash received per bank slips and stock returns forms.
- Receives and deposits the Association’s monies from the clinics and elsewhere.
- Performs any other related duties assigned from time to time.
Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma in Accounting.
- At least 2 years working experience in an Accounting Department.
- Experience in ACCPAC.
- Experience working in an NGO will be an added advantage.
Knowledge, Skills and Ability
- Energetic and pleasant disposition.
- Good aptitude for figures.
- Honest and with good analytical skills in costing.
- Computer Literacy.
SUBMISSION:
Applicants are to submit a COVERING LETTER, COMPREHENSIVE CV and CERTIFIED COPIES OF EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATES INCLUDING TRANSCRIPTS to: The Human Resources and Administration Officer, P.O Box 340 Maseru 100.
NOTE:
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
- The closing date for receiving full applications is the 03rd June, 2022at 12:00 noon.
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Selection interviews will be at a date, time and place determined by the LPPA.
- LPPA reserves the right to leave an advertised position unfilled if no suitable candidate is identified.
“The Association shall not discriminate on grounds of race, creed, ethnic origin, political belief, gender, disability, sexual orientation, HIV status and sex.”