Job Information
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Senior Payroll Officer (FMG/AT 3)
Company Information
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
14-10-2024
Job Status
Start Publishing
14-10-2024
Stop Publishing
26-10-2024
Applications are invited to fill the following vacant post in the Revenue Protection Department: Senior Payroll Officer (FMG/AT 3), salary range $2,190,302 - $2,945,712 per annum.
Job Purpose
Under the general direction of the Manager Payments, the Senior Payroll Officer has overall responsibility for the processing and payment of salaries and wages in accordance with the FAA Act and its Instructions, Regulations, Staff Orders for the Public Service and applicable Circulars.
Key Responsibilities
- To ensure the operation of an effective and efficient payroll system:
- Receives all correspondence in respect of salary, notes and dispatches them to the relevant Payroll Officer, along with any necessary clarification or explanation on any technical matter;
- Ensures that the Unit is compliant with the proper procedures and guidelines regarding the payment of salaries;
- Trains members of staff in all the complexities and intricacies regarding the computation of salaries and allowances;
- Develops and implements mechanisms to reduce and eliminate the number of instances of overpayment and underpayment of salaries and ensures that proper controls exist for the early detection of errors;
- Ensures that the relevant salary information is submitted to the Accountant General’s
Department within the stipulated timelines; - Ensures that salaries and all deductions are paid on time in accordance with the FAA Instructions;
- Deals with any technical issues relating to salary;
- Responds to and resolves queries and provides information in relation to salaries;
- Implements a system which allows for the filing, storage and retrieval of payroll records;
- Ensures that advances and overpayment of salaries are promptly recovered;
- Ensures the proper maintenance of a continuous record of salary particulars of each employee;
- Ensures all relevant information in connection with the payment of salaries is entered on the payroll system.
- Manage Payroll Deductions and Returns:
- Checks and verifies that all statutory deductions and other authorised deductions are made and paid over promptly;
- Ensures that annual returns such as Income Tax, N.I.S. and N.H.T are made promptly after the end of the year;
- Contributes to the preparation of the Personnel Emoluments budgets by providing information to the Management Accounts Unit;
- Confirms staff’s ability to honour payments regarding deduction letters to financial institutions.
- To be responsible for the supervision of the Payroll Unit ensuring that the Unit’s objectives are achieved:
- Monitors the progress of payroll preparation to ensure that all deadlines are met.
- Ensures that the Unit provides a consistently high level of service to its clients.
- Participates in evaluating performance of members of staff of the Unit.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Sound knowledge of:
- Accounting Principles and Practices as well as Public Administration;
- The Government of Jamaica’s (GoJ’s) Accounting Standards;
- The Financial Administration and Audit Act and Regulations;
- Expert knowledge and experience of GOJ’s Budget preparation process
Knowledge of:
- Related GoJ Financial systems;
- Related GoJ operations and Public Sector matters;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other applications;
- Excellent organising, planning, and interpersonal skills;
- Possesses high ethical conduct, and integrity;
- Critical thinking/analytical skills;
- Teamwork;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Minimum Required Qualifications 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
- ASc. Degree in Business Studies/Business Administration from an accredited tertiary Institution; or
- Asc. 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.
Special Conditions Associated with the Job
- This is a typical office environment; however, travelling may be required.
- There can be stress especially when meeting deadlines.
- May be required to work outside of normal working hours
Applications accompanied by Résumés should be submitted no later than Friday, 25th October, 2024 to:
Commissioner
Revenue Protection Department
1 Shalimar Avenue
Kingston 3
Revenue Protection Department
1 Shalimar Avenue
Kingston 3
Email: rpdjobs@mof.gov.jm
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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