Applications are invited for the following post in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining: Accounting Technician (FMG/AT 1) during the period July 15, 2024 to September 30, 2024 (Not Vacant) - Mines and Geology Division, salary range $1,711,060 - $2,301,186 per annum.
Job Purpose
Under the supervision of the Accountant, the Accounting Technician is responsible for carrying out accounting activities, recording procedures and complying with the Financial Administration and Audit (FAA) Act.
Key Responsibilities
Checks and calculates employees’ time sheets;
Prepares fortnightly salaries;
Prepares personal and statutory deductions;
Prepares and submits salary vouchers for reimbursement;
Maintains salary control and employee records;
Maintains statutory deduction cards and prepares annual returns for various Agencies;
Writes and signs cheques;
Acts as Relief Cashier;
Reconciles the Division’s commercial bank accounts;
Ensures that payment/claim vouchers, regular bills, are properly checked for probity, accuracy, regularity, propriety, authenticates and to check contract associated with payment;
Ensures that payments are properly committed for the Division promptly;
Issues gas card;
Certifies or prepares Purchase Orders;
Assists with the preparation of Tax Withholding Certificates;
Assists with the examination of the payroll;
Processes bus passes;
Examines and ensures that any errors are identified from details of reconciliation summary for a balanced Reconciliation;
Inserts appropriate Journals for Memo Credits, Memo Debits, Bank Charges and Stale Dated cheques etc.;
Informs the Accountant and the bank of existing errors found on statements; writes the bank and follows up until the inaccuracies are remedied or corrected;
Performs any other related accounting duties assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Core:
Good oral and written communication skills;
Good organizing skills;
Customer and quality focus;
Teamwork and co-operation;
Goal/Results oriented.
Technical:
Competence in Financial Management Software (FinMan), Microsoft Excel and Word;
Use of Technology;
Managing Client Interface.
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
AAT Level 1; or
ACCA-CAT Level 1/Level A; or
Certificate in Public Administration, UWI; or
Certificate in Management Studies, UWI; or
Diploma in Business Administration/Studies from a Community College; or
NVQJ Level 1, Accounting; or
Certificate in Accounting from an accredited University; or
Certificate in Government Accounting 1; or
Completion of first year in B.Sc. Degree In Accounting/Management Studies with Accounting, or BBA Degree at an accredited University; or
Completion of first year of ASc. Degree in Accounting/Business Administration/Business Studies from an accredited tertiary institution.
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Monday, 29th July, 2024 to:
Senior Director
Human Resource Management and Development Division Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Hope Gardens Kingston 6
Email: jobopportunities@moa.gov.jm
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.