Applications are invited to fill the post of Senior Payment Officer (FMG/PA 1) (Not-Vacant) in the Finance & Accounts Division, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC)

Salary range $3, 501,526 – $4,709,163 per annum.

Job Purpose

To assist in payments and disbursement of cheques, effecting payment on priority basis given the status of cash flow at the point in time.

Key Responsibilities

Management/Administrative:

• Organizes and participates in meetings, seminars and workshops;
• Prepares annual/quarterly/monthly and progress reports;
• Contributes to the Division’s strategic planning process by developing Unit Plans and Individual Work Plans based on alignment to Division’s strategic direction.

Technical/Professional:

• Manages quick and accurate payment to clients in accordance with the FAA Act, its Regulations and Instructions;
• Establishes, in consultation with the Principal Finance Officer and the Director and Manager of Accounts Payable, the priority basis for determining vouchers to be paid;
• Streamlines the payment operations by developing an appropriate schedule of specified day of the week for the payment of specified types of payments;
• Select vouchers to be paid, based on priority policy and given the level of funds available;
• Oversee that vouchers to be paid are batched and distributed to certifying officers for certification and subsequently to authorizing officers for authorization;
• Manages the updating of accounts with the vouchers to be paid and oversees accurate printing of cheques;
• Ensures that cheques printed are properly secured, signed and delivered to the clients as quickly as possible;
• Visits outstations and provide support and advice;
• Authorizes Payment Vouchers;
• Ensures that Payment Officers enter cheque numbers on all Payment Vouchers and that Vouchers are properly filed;
• Checks Collection Officer’s Lodgments and Cash Books.

Human Resource:

• Contributes to and maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and commitment to the Division’s and Organization’s goals;
• Contribute to the development and implementation succession planning framework in collaboration with the Human Resource Branch, through the development of procedural manuals and other duties prescribed within the framework;
• Performs other related functions, as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core:

• Oral and written communication skills
• Team skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Keen eyes for details

Technical:

• Knowledge in the use of spreadsheet and computerized accounting systems
• Knowledge of Public Sector payments and accounts payable systems
• Excellent analytical and judgment skills
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Problem solving skills
• Use of computer
• Principles and practices related to Public Accounts
• Knowledge of FAA Act and its Instructions

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Management Studies from an accredited Tertiary Institution;
• Plus two (2) years related experience OR
• An Associate Degree in Accounting, MIND; OR
• Completion of revised Certificate in Government Accounting course OR
• ACCA Level 1, OR
• ACCA-CAT Level 3, OR
• AAT Level 3;
• Plus two (2) years related experience

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 to:
Senior Director,
Human Resource Management & Development
Human Resource Management and Development Branch
Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation
7th Floor, The Towers
25 Dominica Drive
Kingston 5.

E-mail- human.resources@megjc.gov.jm

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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