Applications are invited to fill the vacant post of Payroll Officer (FMG/AT 3) in the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) – (Headquarters)

Salary range $2,190,302 – $2,945,712 per annum.

Job Purpose

The incumbent will maintain accurate accounting records and ensure timely payment of salaries and disbursement of cheques.

Key Responsibilities

Technical/Professional:

• Prepares monthly and other periodic payroll – dispatching of net salaries, statutory and personal deduction schedules;
• Assists with the preparation of salary statements for NHT, Banks, Credit Unions, etc;
• Files and retrieves prior years’ salary records;
• Maintains all earnings records;
• Manages employee advance receivables;
• Prepares monthly reconciliation statements;
• Acts as relief cashier;
• Inputs monthly warrants and supplementary estimates;
• Liaises with and assists internal or external auditors as required;
• Performs any other duties.
• Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
• Excellent knowledge of government accounting principles and practices;
• Working knowledge of the Financial Administration and Audit Act and Public Bodies Management and Accountability Acts;
• Good attention to detail and accuracy in work product;
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications;
• Ability to meet performance and deadline driven output standards;
• Good oral and written communication skills;
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills;
• Good time management skills;
• Ability to work in teams.

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• ACCA level 1 or CAT or AAT level 2; or
• Certificate in Accounting or Management; or
• Completion of second year of Undergraduate Degree in Accounting or Management Studies; or
• Associate of Science Degree in Accounting (MIND); or
• Government Accounting Level 2; and
• A minimum of three (3) years working experience in a government accounting environment.

Applications, accompanied by résumés, should be submitted no later than Monday, 11th August, 2025, to: hrd@indecom.gov.jm

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

❏   Excel Skills for Business
❏   Introduction to Office and Administrative Management 
❏   Employee Management for Business Managers
❏   Introduction to Marketing
❏   Google Project Management: Professional Certificate
❏   Webpreneur 101: Creating Wealth Online 
❏   Introduction to Bookkeeping 
❏   Food and Beverage Management

or