Women and Law in Southern Africa Research & Education Truest (WLSA)-Lesotho
Led by the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning Project Management Unit (MOF- PMU), WLSA is currently implementing a Global Fund supported Grant to Support Implementation of Community System Strengthening under the Grant Cycle 7, for Human Rights and addressing Gender Barriers to HIV and SRH Services. The project is implemented in the six districts of Leribe, Butha-Buthe, Thaba-Tseka, Quthing, Qacha’s Nek and Mokhotlong. The position advertised here depend on availability of funds.
| Title: Finance and Administration Officer Section: Finance Reports to: Finance Manager |
| Job Description: The finance and Administration officer oversee and ensures the provision of an entire range of financial services and activities, including review of accounting transactions, tracking and monitoring bank relationships, and coordinating budget management, preparation and auditing processes. |
| Position Responsibilities |
| The Officer will be responsible for the preparation of payments vouchers, register of payment vouchers and other payment requests for good and services receive, ensuring valid supporting documents and obtaining authorization and approval.Develops budget for all departments at WLSA. Reviews journals and prepares financial reports (monthly and quarterly as per reporting expectations)Facilitates training for key staff in different departments on the finance policy.Review and recommend updates for financial policy in line with international reporting standardsBe part of the organization’s procurement structures and ensure compliance thereto with applicable policiesReconcile any discrepancies or errors identified by conversing with employees/or clients. Conducts spot checks to review compliance of the various departments to WLSA policy Collect and enter data for financial spreadsheets on a weekly basisCoordinate with district teams for advance issuance and their timely adjustments of advances & Trainings documentation. Ensure completeness of supporting documents in all respect which includes authenticity of signatures, cross-checking attendance sheets and verifying payments made.Posting all vouchers into transaction spreadsheet on daily basis for review by the Finance Manager. Ability to work under minimum supervision, under extreme pressure and tight timelines |
| Qualifications |
| Associate Degree in finance, Accounting or related-fieldHonesty and strong commitment, Accuracy in record checkingAbility to work as part of the teamDemonstrated skills and competencies on confidentialityKnowledge of accounting packagesKnowledge of advance excel Planning, budgeting and organization skillsAbility of speak English and SesothoIT skill including MS Office and Accounting application including software are mandatoryCommunicationInterpersonalExperience of 5 years in NGO field and budgeting and reporting for donors will be an added advantage. Interested candidates should send an application letter, Updated CV, Names of three referees of previous employers and copies of educational certificates addressed to: info@womenandlaw.org.ls info@womenandlaw.or.ls Cc: sebasim@womenandlaw.org.ls Submission Deadline: 04th April 2025 Address: The Human Resource Officer – WLSA HOUSE, Katlehong, Maseru, Lesotho. NB: No hand delivered applications will be accepted. Should you need further clarification please call the WLSA landline: +266 22 313123 |
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