LESOTHO MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING –
THE POSITION OF ACCOUNTANT GENERAL
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning is a new
entity established through the merger of two ministries of
Finance and of Development Planning in 2003. The Ministry is
implementing a broad-based public financial management
reforms in integrated planning and budgeting, procurement,
accounting and reporting, and auditing and oversight systems
in government. In addition, the Ministry is undergoing
restructuring to enable it to handle multiple reforms
simultaneously and to effectively lead Government in public
financial management.
The Accounting and Reporting reforms are led by the
Ministry’s Department of Treasury. The reforms include the
resolution of the current backlog of annual public accounts,
introduction of the Integrated Financial Management
Information Systems (IFMIS), decentralising the treasury
function to ministries and local government authorities,
strengthening the regulatory and control environment, and
managing this wide ranging change.
The Ministry is looking for an energetic individual who will
lead the newly modernising Department of Treasury as
Accountant General, to develop government accounting
policies, supervise receipting, banking and disbursements of
public funds, supervise the public financial management
system, compile periodic financial statements including
management accounts, proffer advice to Ministry management
and Government in financial management matters. The
successful candidate shall report to the Principal
Secretary.
The details of this advertisement including the
duties of Accountant General are found on www.finance.gov.ls.
Copies can also be obtained from Human Resource Manager,
Office No. 3023/24, 3rd Floor, Finance House at Telephone
Number 22311101 or 22322466.
Education, Training and Experience Requirements
- • Advanced
background in the field of Finance, Banking and
Government Accounting/Accounting.
- 10 years
professional experience in the relevant areas with at
least 3 years in managerial/leadership level.
Competencies
-
Self-motivated, confident, organised, and dynamic person
with ability to cultivate good relationships, and
demonstrate change management capabilities
- Ability to
communicate effectively with the Offices of Hon.
Minister - Finance and Development Planning, Principal
Secretary – Finance and Development Planning, Public
Accounts Committee and Auditor General
-
Demonstrate risk management capabilities and analytical
skills
Qualities
- Integrity
and strong adherence to ethical behaviour and Quality
oriented
- Mentoring
and coaching
Applications
including Curriculum Vitae and 2 names and addresses of
referees should reach the Human Resource Manager, Office No.
3023/24, 3rd Floor, Finance House not later than 16 May,
2008 at 16:00hrs. |
