Vacancy
| Department | Finance |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Assistant Finance Manager |
| Grade | H |
| Responsible To | Finance Manager |
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Finance Manager, the incumbent is responsible for facilitating revenue collection and prompt payment for goods received and services rendered.
Main Duties
1. To Facilitate Implementation of Financial Laws, Policies, Guidelines, Systems, Procedures, and Standards
1.1 Interprets financial laws, policies, guidelines, systems, procedures, and standards.
1.2 Trains accounting staff on financial laws, policies, guidelines, systems, procedures, and standards.
1.3 Compiles training reports.
1.4 Evaluates the effectiveness of training.
2. To Review Payment Vouchers Against Set Procedures and Standards
2.1 Reviews supporting documents to confirm completeness.
2.2 Confirms payment is charged to the correct vote.
2.3 Posts and submits examined vouchers to an authorising officer.
3. To Facilitate Management of Official Receipts
3.1 Monitors use of receipts.
3.2 Accounts for receipts.
4. To Provide Custody and Control of Accountable Documents
4.1 Implements set standards and procedures for safeguarding accountable documents.
4.2 Controls usage of accountable documents.
4.3 Maintains stock levels and distributes accountable documents.
5. To Facilitate Collection and Banking of Revenue and Trust Monies
5.1 Supervises the banking of revenue and trust monies collected.
5.2 Posts collections into the system.
5.3 Posts bank transfers to update cash accounts in the system.
5.4 Compiles monthly reports on collections against budget.
6. To Reconcile Revenue Bank Accounts
6.1 Obtains bank statements.
6.2 Matches bank statements to deposit slips.
6.3 Matches posted transactions to bank statements.
6.4 Posts adjustments in the system to correct errors.
6.5 Produces reconciliation reports.
7. To Prepare Financial Statements and Reports
7.1 Compiles monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports, then submits them for review.
8. To Supervise Staff
8.1 Formulates and implements sectional annual operational plans.
8.2 Coordinates development of individual work plans.
8.3 Monitors implementation of sectional operational plans.
8.4 Conducts annual performance appraisals on individual supervisees to assess their performance against set standards and identify training and development needs.
8.5 Coordinates training of accounting staff.
8.6 Compiles sectional budgets.
8.7 Supervises staff to ensure that work is done according to plan.
8.8 Disciplines staff under his/her supervision.
Job Specifications
Education and Training
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Accounting/Financial Management
Plus
Two (2) years working experience at middle management level in the related field.
OR
Bachelor of Commerce/Business Administration (Accounting) or any recognised degree in a related field
Plus
Three (3) years’ experience at middle management level in the related field.
Other Relevant Knowledge
• Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting
• Knowledge of the IFMIS System
• Knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations
• Knowledge of Procurement Regulations, Treasury Regulations, and the Public Financial Management and Accountability Act
• Computer literacy
Application Procedure
Interested candidates must submit their applications accompanied by:
• Updated Curriculum Vitae with three referees
• Copies of certified qualification certificates and transcripts
Applications should be sent via email to:
Use the subject line:
“Assistant Finance Manager”
OR
Hand deliver applications to IEC Headquarters (Registry) or respective district head offices in a sealed envelope labelled:
The Director of Elections
Corner Maluti and Caledon Road
Maseru West
P.O. Box 12698
Maseru 100
Lesotho
Closing Date
5th June 2026 at 12:00 noon
Additional Information
Applicants must be registered voters with IEC.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.