INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION (IEC) LESOTHO
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
Position: Assistant Finance Officer
1. Position Details
- Job Title: Assistant Finance Officer
- Department: Finance
- Grade: F
- Reports To: Finance Officer
- Location: Maseru
The IEC Lesotho invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the above vacant position.
2. Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Finance Officer, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining accounting records, processing payments, collecting revenues and banking revenue and trust monies.
3. Key Performance Areas / Main Duties
A. To Prepare and Process Payments
- Enters invoice details into the system.
- Processes payment vouchers.
- Attaches supporting documents to vouchers.
- Generates payments.
- Submits payment vouchers and payment lists.
- Records payments made.
- Collects and registers cheques.
- Processes payment adjustments.
B. To Collect Revenue and Trust Monies
- Receives revenue and trust monies.
- Issues receipts for cash received.
- Prepares collector’s statements.
4. Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate must possess one of the following:
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), Bachelor of Accounting, or a recognised equivalent accounting degree.
OR
- General Accountant, CIPFA Diploma, or a recognised equivalent professional accounting qualification, plus three (3) years of relevant working experience.
Added Advantage:
- Knowledge of the ACCPAC Accounting Package.
5. Key Skills and Competencies
- Computer literacy.
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
- Planning, organising and supervisory skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Additional Requirements
- Willingness to work outside normal working hours, including weekends and public holidays, during the electoral period.
- Must be a citizen of Lesotho or legally eligible to work in Lesotho.
- Must be a registered voter with the IEC.
- Must not hold office in any political party and must maintain political neutrality at all times.
7. How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit applications accompanied by the following documents:
- Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) with details of three referees.
- Copies of certified qualification certificates.
- Academic transcripts.
Applications may be submitted through either of the following methods:
Option 1: Email Application
Send applications to:
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: Assistant Finance Officer
Option 2: Hand Delivery
Applications should be hand-delivered to IEC Headquarters (Registry) in a sealed envelope labelled:
The Director of Elections
Maseru West
Corner Maluti and Caledon Road
P.O. Box 12698
Maseru 100
8. Application Deadline
13 November 2026 at 16:30
9. Disclaimer
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.