Applications are invited for the following post: Accounting Technician (FMG/AT 1 )

To be a senior checker of bills, claims, invoices etc. to ensure their validity and accuracy and for
entry to accounts payable.

Key Responsibilities

• To check all regular bills, claims, vouchers assigned , ensuring that there is probity, propriety, regularity, authenticity and accuracy of claim and to check imprests reimbursement claims, contract and other technical vouchers or claims.
• Checks thoroughly all vouchers assigned for the following:
  
  • the presence of an approved commitment requisition;
  • the presence of necessary bills/claims/documents, authority etc. and that it has been countersigned by the
  • Programme Manager where necessary;
  • arithmetical accuracy e.g. the application of correct rates and the deduction of all amounts deductible;
  • adherence to contract/agreement, and for the presence of a valid certification that the goods and services have been properly received and stock placed on inventory;
  • adherence to the FAA Act, FAA Act Financial Regulations, FAA Act Instructions, staff orders and all other pertinent statutes;
  • the accuracy of the account codes and other information recorded on the voucher;
  • all other checks as deemed necessary.
• Signs vouchers and checks that they are correct in all regards;
• Enters all checked vouchers into accounts payable.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Good team skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• AAT Level 1;
• ACCA-CAT Level 1/A,
• Certificate in Public Administration UWI,
• Certificate Management Studies UWI,
• Diploma Business Administration/Studies from a Community College;
• NVQJ Level 1 Accounting;
• Certificate in Accounting from an accredited University;
• Certificate Government Accounting Level 1;
• Completion of first year of B.Sc. Degree in Accounting/Management Studies with
• Accounting or BBA at an accredited University; or
• Completion of first year of Associate Degree in Accounting/Business
• Administration/Business Studies from an accredited tertiary institution.

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Friday August 12, 2021 to:
Senior Director HRM&D
Ministry of Labour & Social Security
14 National Heroes Circle
Kingston 4

Email: resume@mlss.gov.jm
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.