PREAMBLE
Lesotho College of Education (LCE) is a public higher education institution established under the Lesotho College of Education Act of 1997 and the Higher Education Act of 2004. The main function of the College is to educate and train quality teachers for the education system of Lesotho and for active participation in national and global development.
The College now wishes to appoint an innovative and highly motivated candidate with exceptional financial management skills to fill the position of Bursar.
DURATION
4 Year contract (Renewable once, based on performance).
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Rector, the Bursar is responsible for the general financial affairs of the College and for the maintenance of all the accounts including records, files and registers of the College.
MAIN DUTIES
a) Responsible for the general financial planning and management of the College’s financial resources.
b) Prepares and manages annual budget of the College for Council approval.
c) Monitors all expenditure to ensure adherence to the approved budget and financial regulations.
d) Provides strategic leadership, guidance and support to the Bursary team.
e) Compiles monthly financial status reports and submits them to the Rector.
f) Ensures compliance of the College’s financial activities with National and International Financial Reporting Standards.
g) Manages the financial aspects of donor funded projects and reporting to Donors as per their reporting guidelines.
h) Ensures the collection, accounting and banking of all College revenue.
i) Ensures efficient procurement, administration and control of stores.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Chartered Accountant, with at least eight (5) years of senior management experience. OR
M.Sc. (Financial Management/Accounting), with at least six (6) years of senior management experience
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
a) Strategic Thinking.
b) Risk Management.
c) Analytical Thinking.
d) Budgeting.
e) People Management skills.
f) Resource mobilisation skills.
g) Attention to detail.
h) Ability to work with relevant accounting software packages.
i) Financial Management.
APPLICATION
Application letter duly signed and accompanied with a Curriculum Vitae, Certified copies of academic documents, Certified copy of Identity Document, reference letters (directly from referees) from 3 referees in a sealed envelope clearly marked: “The Post of Bursar” should reach
the addresses below not later than 4.30pm, Lesotho time, on Friday 12th March 2021.
Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Postal address:
The Registrar
Lesotho College of Education
P.O. Box 1393
Maseru 100
Lesotho
Physical address:
Main South 1 Road,
Cathedral Area
Maseru
OR
Email address:
[email protected]
DISCLAIMER: The College reserves the right to appoint or not appoint any of the applicants.