The Ministry of Forestry Range and Soil Conservation is implementing the “Regeneration of Landscapes and Livelihoods Project” (ROLL) funded by the Government of Lesotho (GoL) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The objective of the project is to is to ensure that rural communities adopt transformational practices for regenerated landscapes and sustainable livelihoods leading to improved nutrition and adaptation to climate change. This objective is underpinned by four outcomes; 1) Change in resource use practices; 2) Reduction of environmental degradation; 3) Improved livelihoods; and 4) the establishment of a facility and a fund.
The project comprises of two components: Regeneration coalition facility and Regeneration Opportunities Fund. The ROLL hereby invites applications from eligible candidates for the following positions:
Overall Scope of Work
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Finance Officer supports the Finance Manager to achieve result oriented objectives of ROLL financial management. Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, the Finance Officer will take responsibility for all accounts and finance transactions and maintain all accounting documentation in good order.
Main tasks and Responsibilities
• Support in the preparation of Annual Work Plan and Budget (AWPB)
• Analyzing payment requests and reconciliation with approved documentation including purchase orders and contracts
• Posting payment invoices into financial management systems in line with approved work plans.
• Assist in preparation of biannual consolidated statements of project accounts as an integral part of the Management Information System to be submitted to the Project Oversight Committee, and subsequently to IFAD.
• Put mechanism in place to ensure that fixed assets are well accounted for and regular verification is undertaken of the condition of assets and their location.
• Preparing bank reconciliations for the project accounts.
• Assisting in review of invoices and supporting documents before any payments are processed.
• Following up on outstanding advances both to staff and service providers.
• Assisting in ensuring budgetary controls to ensure that no payment is done unless there is sufficient budgetary provision.
• Facilitate systematic and accurate recording/filing and maintaining of accounting records.
• Prepare the Share of Expenditures (SOE’s) and the Withdrawal Application (WAs) to IFAD for timely replenishment.
• Assist in the reporting of any in-kind co-financing mobilized for the project from government, beneficiaries and other third party contributors.
• Participating in the Audit exercises, providing auditors will all information and documentation required
• Follow up accountability of funds advanced at the level PMU and other implementing partners.
• Prepare salary and remit tax deductions in timely way.
• Withholding Tax is recovered from payments, remitted and Tax Certificates are issued to suppliers.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Finance Manager.
Competencies
• Strong organizational skills. Versatility, ability to multi task and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent computer skills and well-versed in the use of Excel, Word and accounting software.
• Good communication skills and ability to interact with a wide range of private sector partners and government representatives.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Educational Requirements
• Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, bachelor’s degree in Business Management/Administration, Accounting, Finance, General Accountancy; affiliate professional accountant.
• Postgraduate Degree in any of the qualifications listed above is added advantage
Experience
• At least 5 years professional experience in accounting for Bachelors; 4 Years for Honor’s Degree holders and 3 years for Master’s Degree Holders
Language Requirements
• Fluency in written and spoken Sesotho and English;
Duration of the Assignment
The duration of the assignment will be 3 year, renewable depending on satisfactory performance.
For a detailed set of ToRs please visit the Ministry of Forestry Range and soil Conservation website (http://www.forestry.gov.ls/The%20Miistery_page). All Interested candidates must hand deliver applications, CVs including certified Certificates to Ministry of Forestry Range and Soil Conservation Offices addressed to Director Human Resources, MFRSC, P.O Box 92, Industrial Area, Maseru. The deadline for submission of applications is Monday, 7th February 2022 at 16:30 noon. Please visit Human Resources Office for further enquiries.