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Bank Reconciliation Officer (FMG/AT 2)
Company Information
Job Information
Description
Company
Government of Jamaica
Website
http://bit.ly/GOJJobListing
Contact Name
Office of the Services Commission
Contact Email
communications@osc.gov.jm
Job Type
Full-time
Department
Executive Agency
Category
Accounting
Posted
04-06-2023
Job Status
Start Publishing
04-06-2023
Stop Publishing
14-06-2023
Applications are invited for the following post in the Accountant General’s Department (AGD): Bank Reconciliation Officer (FMG/AT 2), salary range $1,550,136 $2,084,761 per annum.
Job Purpose
The Bank Reconciliation Officer is responsible for the reconciliation of all bank accounts managed by the Finance and Accounts Unit.
Summary of the broad purpose of the position in relation to Government’s goals and strategies:
- To reconcile all bank accounts that are managed by the Unit for the prompt detection and correction of any discrepancies;
- To prepare and submit monthly reconciliation reports for all accounts.
Key Responsibilities
Technical:
- Obtains statements from the respective banks for verification;
- Reconciles Bank Statement balances against Cash Book balances for the various bank accounts;
- Ensures that entries on the Bank Statements correspond with the Department’s records;
- Monitors the Bank Accounts with a view to identifying over-charges and/or any other discrepancies;
- Ensures that all legitimate charges made by the bank based on transactions are brought to account;
- Drafts letter to the bank requesting adjustment of amounts erroneously charged to the account;
- Posts information from Bank Statements to the Financial Management Information System (FINMAN);
- Certifies Journal/Payment Vouchers;
- Maintains appropriate files, reports, documentation and data;
- Maintains regular contact with internal and external customers;
- Ensures follow-up action as and when necessary;
- Prepares monthly reconciliation for all bank accounts;
- Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Analytical Thinking, Decision Making, and Problem Solving: The capacity to analyze problems promptly, choose between alternatives, and effect meaningful solutions
- Attention to detail
- Performance Management: The ability to align resources, systems, standards and activities to effectively, efficiently and consistently meet the goals and strategic objectives of the Department
- Collaboration and Teamwork: The ability to be collaborative, and an inspiring professional who shows a genuine intention to participate and work co-operatively with others in pursuit of team goals
- Managing the Client Interface: Ability to work effectively with others, both internal and external to the Department, to deliver acceptable, customer-oriented and high quality service
- Customer and Quality Focus: The ability to continuously ensure high standards of quality and service delivery to meet customers’ expectations
- Use of Technology: The ability to accept and implement information technology in work activities to enhance organisational performance
- Interpersonal skills: The ability to display sensitivity towards others, interact collaboratively with colleagues, and to build long term internal and external relationships and gain support to achieve desired objectives
- Integrity: The ability to consistently demonstrate sound ethical standards, observe the codes of conduct for employees and codes of professional practice, and show consistency between established values and behaviors, in order to build trust and credibility
- Change Management: The ability to maintain effectiveness in a changing environment and the willingness to respond quickly and positively to change, and to lead others through change and manage their concerns
- Emotional Intelligence: Possession of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and social skills – The ability to display behaviors appropriate to the AGD’s business and social environment
- Oral and Written Communication: The ability to communicate proficiently orally, in writing and in one-on-one face-to-face, with excellent public speaking skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- knowledge of Accounting practices and applications
- Comprehensive knowledge of Government Accounting procedures
- Working knowledge of relevant computer systems and applications
- Working knowledge of the Staff Order and the FAA Act
- Knowledge of international Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)
Minimum Required Education and Experience
- AAT Level 2; ACCA-CAT Level B/Level 2; or
- NVQJ Level 2, Accounting; or
- Certificate in Accounting from an accredited University; or
- Completion of second year of the BSc. Degree in Accounting/Management Studies with Accounting or BBA Degree at an accredited University; or
- ASc. Degree in Business Studies/Business Administration/Management Studies; or
- ASc. Degree in Accounting from the Management Institute for National Development (MIND); or Certificate in Government Accounting Level 2.
Special Condition Associated with the Job
- Pressured working conditions with numerous critical deadlines.
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Wednesday, 14th June, 2023 to:
Director
Human Resource Management and Development
Accountant General's Department
Ministry of Finance and the Public Service Complex
30 National Heroes Circle
Kingston 4
Email: careers@treasury.gov.jm
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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