MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, CHIEFTAINSHIP, HOME AFFAIRS, AND POLICE
EXTERNAL CIRCULAR NOTICE NO. 3 OF 2025
Reference: MOLGCHAP/EXTICIR/3
Applications are invited from suitably qualified local candidates for the following positions tenable in the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police
POSITION TITLE: Finance Assistant
GRADE: E
RESPONSIBLE TO: Assistant Finance Officer
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: Five (5)
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Finance Officer, the incumbent is responsible for collecting revenue and trust monies and preparing payments for suppliers of goods, services, and works.
MAIN DUTIES
1.1 Supervises bookkeeping techniques
1.2 Reconciles the vote book with Treasury printouts
1.3 Maintains the vote book
1.4 Trains the staff under supervision
1.5 Keeps proper records of all accountable documents
1.6 Checks all vouchers before payment
1.7 Prepares revenue and expenditure returns for the Accountant General
1.8 Follows up on accounts paid to Government
1.9 Brings to the notice of appropriate officer all expenditure items
1.10 Prepares monthly status of funds reports and submits them to Finance Treasury
JOB SPECIFICATION
- Diploma in Business Studies / Management / Administration
OR - Certified Accounting Technician / CIPFA Diploma
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applications must be submitted on relevant forms:
- GP 103 for job seekers
- GP 104 for serving officers
Applications must be accompanied by:
- Certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts
- Certified copy of National Identity Document
- Valid email address
Address applications to:
The Principal Secretary
Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police
P.O. BOX 686
MASERU 100
Or hand deliver to:
Human Resources Office
Old Parliament Road, Corner Asisi Road (Old Traffic Building)
CLOSING DATE:
22nd September 2025 at 15:00 HRS