Applications are invited from suitably qualified local candidates for the following vacant positions tenable at the Ministry of Tourism, Sport, Arts and Culture.
MINISTRY: TOURISM, SPORTS ARTS AND CULTURE
JOB TITLE: FINANCE OFFICER
GRADE: G
RESPONSIBLE TO: FINANCE OFFICER
NO. OF POSTS: ONE (1)
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Under the general supervision of Finance Officer, the incumbent is responsible for supervising revenue collection and prompt payment for goods received and services rendered.
Main Duties
- To supervise payment process
1.1 Cheeks supporting documents against the payment vouchers
1.2 Approves, print and sign payment voucher
1,3 Unholds the payment
1.4 Submits payment vouchers for examination
1.5 Distributes cheques - To supervise and account for revenue and trust monies collected
2.1 Receives and registers receipt books and revenue stamps
2.2 Issues receipt books and revenue stamps to revenue collectors
2.3 Checks that revenue collected corresponds with receipts issued
2.4 Accounts for cash collected and receipt books issued
2.5 Analyses revenue collected according to the denominations
2.6 Books revenue collected into the system
2.7 Issue acknowledgement receipts - To bank revenue collected
3.1 Prepares collector’s statement and deposit slips
3.2 Deposits collections in the bank
3.3 Accounts for deposits through bank confirmation slips - To supervise staff
4.1 Implements sectional annual operational plan.
4.2Ascertains implementation of individual work plans
4.3 Conducts annual performance appraisals on individual supervisees to assess their performance against the set standards and to identify training and development needs.
4.4 Organise training for accounting staff
4.5 Implements the budget
4.6 Disciplines staff under his/her supervision
Job specifications
Education and Training
Chartered Accounting /Master’s Degree in Accounting/ Financial Management.
OR
Honours/ Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting/ Finance/ Financial Management.
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/General Accounting/CIPFA Advanced Diploma plus two (2) years working experience in the accounting and finance environment.
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/ CIS plus CIPFA Certificate plus two (2) years working experience in the accounting and finance environment.
Other Relevant Knowledge
- Knowledge of Public Service Act and Regulations
- Knowledge of Procurement Regulations, Treasury Regulations and Public Financial Management and Accountability Act
- Computer Literacy
Applications on relevant forms, G.P. 103 for job seekers and G.P. 104 for serving officers, accompanied by certified copies of Educational Certificates, transcripts and National Identity document (ID) should be addressed to:
The Principal Secretary
Ministry of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture
P.O BOX 729
MASERU 100
OR
Be hand delivered to Moposo House RD Flour
Please note that all applications should be accompanied by a certified copy of a national ID
Not later than 01st October 2024