Solidarity Center (AFL-CIO) is a U.S. based and funded, international non-governmental organization, having more than 20 field offices worldwide, will be engaged in a program with its partners to eliminate Gender Based Violence and Harassment (GBVH) in a key economic sector in Lesotho.
Summary of Position:
The Finance Officer is responsible for all aspects of accounting and reporting of the Field Office. S/he serves as the main resource to the Lead Assessor in monitoring and controlling budget vs project(s) spending and ensuring the office’s compliance with policy and procedures of the organization. S/he keeps the Director of Finance in the Head Quarter informed of any financial matters of high amount or significance. S/he also assists the Lead Assessor in ensuring compliance with all the Kingdom of Lesotho government laws and regulations. S/he will ensure that the various accounting and reporting functions are carried out in a timely and accurate manner. S/he will be the primary contact between the Field Office and the Head Quarter Finance Department regarding accounting matters.
The organization seeks to hire and appoint a Finance Officer, based in Maseru, Lesotho.
This is a one-year renewable contract position.
The Finance Officer is an integral member of the team that ensures the office maintains a strong internal control. The position requires significant liaison with all the organizational programs.
Responsibilities:
- Preparation of accurate accounting reports;
- Budget tracking, monthly, quarterly reports;
- Data capturing in QuickBooks;
- Process payments timeously and accurately;
- Donor agreements compliance;
- Support programmes with budgets for proposals / projects;
- Adherence to internal control system;
- General ledger month-end procedures;
- Accounts reconciliations;
- Maintain the asset register;
- Assisting with the External Audit process; and
- Maintain a proper filing system at all times;
- Assisting with operations;
- Assisting with personnel recruitment and management as needed.
Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree or diploma in accounting or finance;
- Minimum of three years’ experience in accounting in the NGO sector;
- Experience in QuickBooks accounting software, Microsoft Office Suite and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet;
- Ability to administer and execute financial processes and transactions;
- Good administrative and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to train staff in financial systems;
- Experience in payroll administration; and
- Ability to monitor and control of banking activities.
- Willing to travel extensively.
Remuneration: A negotiable package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and the abilities and experience of the candidate will be offered.
To apply, please send a cover letter, detailed CV, three references and a motivation letter speaking directly to the job requirements to [email protected]. For more information or questions, please call Zeru at +2711 403 3246.
Solidarity Center (AFL-CIO) reserves the right to verify all information provided by candidates including credit rating. Please note that correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only.