The Ministry of Finance – Project Management Unit (MOF-PMU) is the principal recipient of Global Fund New Funding Model 3 grant in Lesotho which covers the period July 2021 to March 2024. This grant aims to support the implementation of the Lesotho National HIV and TB Strategic Plans by targeting the vulnerable groups and key populations with Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) interventions while strengthening the community response and civil society organizations. This grant prioritises sustaining gains made in HIV treatment and improving the quality of the programme, accelerating HIV prevention, addressing human rights barriers to accessing services, strengthening health and community systems to improve HIV, TB and Sexual Reproductive Health outcomes MOF-PMU therefore invites applications from interested candidates for the vacant positions listed below to support the implementation of NFM3 Grant:
Position: Compliance Accountant
Summary TORs
• The key role of the Compliance Accountant is to provide daily financial management support at PR level to ensure compliance with the applicable guidelines and policies by PMU staff. The Compliance Accountant will provide support and capacity building to CSO SRs who are working with the PR on both reimbursement and disbursement basis and those whose funds are managed at PR Level.
Qualifications
• Candidates must possess Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting degree or General Accountant as Minimum qualification. Post graduate qualification in Financial Management will be an added advantage.
Experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting environment with knowledge of International Accounting Standards (IAS), International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), International Standards of Auditing (ISA) and computerized accounting systems
• Experience with donor-supported programs and assurance services are desirable.
• Familiarity with Global Fund accounting environment requirements will be an added advantage
Detailed TORs – Detailed TORs Must be downloaded from MOFPMU website at www.mofpmu.co.ls or requested from [email protected] from the 10th May 2021.
Submission: Applications may be hand delivered at the Reception area of Ministry of Finance Project Management Unit at 4th Floor, MGC Office Park, Corner Pope John Paul II and Mpilo Boulevard, not later than 16h30 noon on the 04th June 2021. Applications may also be submitted electronically to: [email protected] not later than 16h30 noon on the 04th June 2021
Applications received after the closing date and time shall not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. If you are not contacted within two weeks after applications submission closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Request for Clarification – Clarifications regarding this job advert may be requested in writing to this email address: [email protected].
Disclaimer – Project Management Unit (PMU) is not bound to recruit any applicant who is considered not suitable for the job. PMU reserves the right to terminate this process at any time if there are circumstances which requires PMU to terminate the process.