Job Information Commitment Control Officer (FMG/AT 3) Company Information
Contact Name Office of the Services Commission
Contact Email communications@osc.gov.jm
Job Information
Job Type Full-time
Department Executive Agency
Category Computer/IT
Posted 20-03-2023
Job Status
Start Publishing 20-03-2023
Stop Publishing 28-03-2023
Description
Applications are invited to be assigned to/fill the following posts in the Institute of Forensic Science and Legal Medicine (IFSLM): Commitment Control Officer (FMG/AT 3) (Vacant) Finance and Accounts Department, salary range $ 1,753,837 – $2,358,715 per annum.
 
Job Purpose
 
Reporting to the Director, Finance and Accounts, the incumbent is responsible for improving the financial capacity of the Institute of Forensic Science and Legal Medicine, in the mission to manage financial resources efficiently and effectively in accordance with the guidelines and policies of the Government of Jamaica.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Assists in the Commitment Planning process and, in the determination, and classification of commitments according to the following categories:
    • Inescapable
    • Priority
    • Other 
  • Provides data that will assist management in the planning and utilization of available cash based on the level of outstanding commitments;
  • Advises the Management Accountant of slow-moving activities from which funds can be wired to facilitate other activities/projects that are urgently in need of funding;
  • Controls expenditure within the limits of the approved Budgets and warrant allocation;
  • Receives commitment requisitions from Programme Managers;
  • Examines commitment requisitions submitted by Programme Managers to see whether funds are available and to approve and block funds where appropriate for such commitment;
  • Informs Programme Mangers of the status of their requisitions and the funds available under their respective programmes;
  • Ensures the proper maintenance of the Commitment and Vote Control Registers for the Department by ensuring that warrant allocation and commitments are posted correctly and in a timely basis;
  • Submits Monthly Report to the Management Accountant on the position of un-discharged commitments;
  • Provides data that will assist in the preparation of notes to the Appropriation Accounts and the Auditor General’s Report;
  • Prepares payment and journal vouchers on the Accounting System;
  • Enters on accounting system allocation of monthly warrants for disbursement to respective programmes and activities;
  • Provides data that will assist in the preparation of the Annual and Supplementary Estimates of Expenditure in accordance with GOJ timelines and standards;
  • Submits Weekly Report on the status of advances to be cleared and lodgements outstanding;
  • Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
  • Knowledge of Government Accounting and Financial Management Electronic System
  • Working knowledge of the Financial Administration and Audit Act
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent planning and organizing skills
  • Good problem solving skills
  • Skill in operating a computerized accounting system
  • Works well in a team and as an individual
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
  • AAT Level 3; or
  • ACCA-CAT level C/Level 3; or
  • ACCA Level 1; or
  • NVQJ Level 3, Accounting; or
  • Diploma in Accounting from an accredited University or Community College; or
  • Associate of Science Degree in Business Studies/Business Administration from an accredited tertiary Institution; or
  • Associate of Science Degree in Accounting, MIND; or
  • Diploma in Government Accounting, MIND Government Accounting Levels 1,2 & 3; or
  • BSc Degree in Accounting or Management Studies with Accounting; or
  • BBA Degree; or
  • Successful completion of three (3) years of any of the Bachelor’s Degree programmes mentioned above.
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Monday, 27th March, 2023 to:
 
Director
Human Resource and Welfare Management and Administration
Institute of Forensic Science and Legal Medicine
2½ Hope Boulevard
Kingston 6
 
 
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
 
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