LESOTHO ELECTRICITY GENERATION COMPANY(LEGCO)
VACANCIES
Lesotho Electricity Generation Company is a statutory body registered under Companies Act of 2011 registration number 70536 to manage electricity generation in Lesotho. The mandate of LEGCO is to ensure that Lesotho is self-sufficient in its power supply, starting with solar generation plant at Ha-Ramarothole. To ensure that base load requirements are met through local generation and to enhance the participation of the private sector in electricity supply industry. LEGCO invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions;
1. POSITION TITLE : FINANCE OFFICER
RESPONSIBLE TO : FINANCE MANAGER
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT : CONTRACT
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Under the general supervision of the Finance Manager, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining accounting records, processing payments, collecting revenues and banking revenue and trust monies
MAIN DUTIES
1. To prepare and process payments
1.1 Enters invoice details into the system
1.2 Processes payment voucher
1.3 Attaches supporting documents to vouchers
1.4 Generates payments
1.5 Submits payment voucher and payment list
1.6 Records payment made
1.7 Process payment adjustments
2. To undertake collection of revenue and trust monies
2.1 Records all company transactions
2.2 Issue Receipts for all monies collected
2.3 Prepares collector’s statements and deposit slips
2.4 Deposits revenue collected
2.5 Records all entries made
3. Preparation of Financial Statements
3.1 Reports on the financial health and liquidity of LEGCO
3.2 Compute Taxes and compile tax returns
3.3 Prepare Budget and financial forecasts
3.4 Performing audits and resolving discrepancies
3.5 Comply with relevant financial laws and regulations
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education and Training
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), or Bachelor of Accounting, or recognized equivalent accounting degree
OR
General Accountant, or CIPFA Diploma, or recognized equivalent professional accounting qualification
2. JOB TITTLE : PROCUREMENT OFFICER
RESPONSIBLE TO : PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT: CONTRACT
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Procurement Specialist, the incumbent will organize and carry out procurement of goods, works and services in line with the approved organization’s Annual Procurement Plan.
MAIN DUTIES
1. Carries out procurement in accordance with the regulations, Procurement Manual the Procurement Process Operating Instructions and any other Company instruction or guidance which may come into force from time to time.
1.1 Supports the Procurement Specialist in carrying out the functions of the Procurement Unit.
1.2 Ensures that Procurement Section does what is required of it in respect of job descriptions and that they act in accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Regulations.
1.3 Approves and issues invitation to tender documents.
Undertakes all procurement action in a timely fashion, ensuring it is in accordance with the timescales stipulated in the Regulations, so that goods, works and services are procured in line with the timescales in the Annual Procurement Plan and value for money is achieved.
2. Maintains an up to date knowledge of the type and prices of goods, works and services identified in the Annual Procurement Plan.
2.1 Contributes in review of the ability of potential supplies to meet the organization’s requirements for design, performance, price and delivery, and provides input to the Government approved Suppliers scheme.
2.2 Keeps records of costs, deliveries and performance and discusses defects with user divisions with a view to rectification by suppliers or change in specifications or change of suppliers.
3. Coordinates the procurement activities of the LEGCO.
3.1 Supervises the input of data into the inventory module systems by ensuring that all transactions are correctly posted on daily basis and arranges periodic stock taking.
3.2 Conducts periodic checks of stores to ensure that stocks are well placed and tallying with information on the bin and ledger cards.
3.3 Provides adequate security and ensures that physical facilities comply with relevant legislation, safety codes and other instruction and guidance.
3.4 Maintains that records are kept of all requisitions received and of the registered file on which these are auctioned.
3.5 Submits monthly reports to the Procurement Manager on the activities of his/her sphere of procurement activity and responsibility.
3.6 Initiates requisition and associate documentation sent to the Procurement Specialist for approval and ensure that requisitions are correctly completed and signed by the correct signatory, and that all the documentation needed to proceed with procurement are present and complete.
5. Implements measures to enhance ethical behaviour
5.1 Acts with the utmost propriety and to the highest moral and ethical standards and encourages Procurement Unit to do the same.
5.2 Reports to the Procurement Specialist any cases of suspected or confirmed fraud.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
- Degree in B.Comm Accounting/Business Administration /Project Management
- Hold CIPS Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply or any other equivalent qualification.
- Experience in Procurement and Supply chain would be added advantage
Applications with certified copies of educational certificates should be hand delivered to:
Human Resources and Administration Manager
LEGCO OFFICES SITUATED AT HOUSE NO.251 HONEYMOON PARK,
MASERU WEST
Closing date: 10th June 2022
