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Baylor College of Medicine Children`s Foundation – Lesotho Position: Accountant Employment Type: Full-time, Fixed-Term Contract basis. Based at BCMCFL Maseru Centre of Excellence Duties and Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: • Submit all required reports to the Senior Accountant • Implement financial policies and procedures. • Provide assistance and guidance to ensure timely and accurate submission of financial statements and other reports. • Monitor the Project`s liquidity position through preparation of monthly cash analysis. • Assist in the continuous development of the Finance policies, administrative tools and internal control environment. • Perform duties that will include processing accounts payable, reviewing payroll calculations. • Undertake joint investigation into financial matters and potential interventions. • Analyse and reconcile data discrepancies expeditiously. • Ensure effective budget management through accurate allocation of funding to the respective accounting system. • Capture all financial transactions into the accounting system and keep up-to-date backups of accounting information. • Maintain the safe keeping of financial records and source documents. • Perform monthly reconciliations and prepare relevant reports for submission to Senior Accountant for review. • Maintain a fixed asset register and Manage the Foundation’s inventory. • Maintain the posting of payroll into the payroll system. • Ensure all day-to-day activities and accounting processes, payments, and reporting processes are consistent with GAAP, BCMCFL Policies, donor requirements and any other applicable guidelines. • Manage Balance sheet accounts for Main COE; SCOEs and smaller projects within the Foundation. • Ensure implementation of audit recommendations and management actions • Prepare source documents for external audits and internal audits. • Manage smaller projects` research budgets. • Coordinate systems changes/enhancements implementations • Oversee maintenance of fixed assets registers in SAP • Perform any other duties that are assigned by the Administration. Educational Qualification, work experience and key competencies: • Degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant Management field, advance degree preferred; • 2-3 years progressive complex accounting and financial management experience; • Proven ability to work both independently and as an effective team member; • Experience and knowledge of managing Global Fund projects; • Working knowledge of SAP accounting software desirable; • Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple ongoing assignments; • Proficiency in Microsoft office, particularly Excel; • Excellent organizational skills; To Apply: Interested Basotho candidates who meet the criteria must email applications letters including CVs, certified copies of educational certificates and identity document, and three work-related referees with contact details (one should be from a current supervisor/employer). All applications must be emailed to recruitment@baylorlesotho.org.ls on or before 12:00 noon on Friday, 30th June 2023. Clearly indicate the name of the post applied for on the Subject Line. Applications will be accepted through the email provided only. No hard copies will be accepted. Late applications will not be considered. Failure to comply with the above directions will result in the application being disqualified. BCMCFL reserves the right to leave an advertised position unfilled if no suitable candidate is identified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.