KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
MINISTRY OF ENERGY
RURAL ELECTRIFICATION UNIT (REU)
BACKGROUND
The Ministry of Energy, under the Project Implementing Unit called Rural Electrification Unit (REU), is charged with the mandate and responsibility of increasing access to energy services in rural and semi-rural areas of Lesotho. To complete the identified projects for the current financial year, the Ministry requires additional human capacity. It is thus based on the foregoing that the Ministry invites applications from suitably qualified Basotho nationals for the following positions tenable at Rural Electrification Unit (REU).
JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT FINANCE OFFICER
REPORT TO: Finance Officer
LOCATION: Maseru
DURATION: Six (6) months contract (Renewable based on project continuity)
OBJECTIVE
Under the general supervision of the Finance Officer, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining accounting records, processing payments, collecting revenues, and banking revenue.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Enter invoice details into the system.
- Process payment vouchers and attach supporting documents.
- Generate payments and submit payment vouchers and payment lists.
- Record payments made and reconcile with records.
- Collect revenue at site offices in the districts.
- Process payment adjustments.
- Deposit revenue collected, including monthly collections at site offices.
- Maintain records of income and expenses.
- Assist in preparation of expenditure and revenue returns.
- Update and maintain asset registers.
- Assist in implementing internal control procedures.
- Ensure all transactions comply with REU financial policies.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Ability to work with a team.
- Self-motivation.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Stress tolerance.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- BCom degree with three (3) years’ experience in accounting field.
OR
- General Accountant with three (3) years’ experience in accounting field.
NB: Interested applicants should submit their detailed CV’s, certified copies of educational certificates, application letter and national identity document to the Human Resources Department, Ministry Of Energy, Development Planning Building, Second Floor, on or before
the 23rd January, 2026 by 16H00.
Disclaimer: Only short-listed candidates shall be communicated to for interviews.