Job Information Payroll Officer (FMG/AT 2) 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 Accounting
Posted 04-06-2023
Job Status
Start Publishing 04-06-2023
Stop Publishing 12-06-2023
Description
Applications are invited to fill to the following vacant post in the National Library of Jamaica: Payroll Officer (FMG/AT 2) Corporate Services, salary range $1,550,136 $2,084,761 per annum.
Payroll Officer (FMG/AT 2)
 
Job Purpose
 
Under the direction of the Director Finance and Accounts the incumbent is responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of all salary related matters in accordance with established guidelines.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Effects all salary payments by:
  • Checking and addressing matters relating to payroll and liaises with HR for any necessary adjustments; Inputting new employee data into the Payroll System;
  • Calculating and inputting allowances, increments, new appointments, and salary in lieu of Leave;
  • Prepares and prints Employee Pay Register and Advice;
  • Uploads employees salary to the Electronic Banking System;
  • Facilitates pension payments by: Calculating and effecting payments;
  • Preparing pension related documents;
  • Uploading pension to the electronic banking system;
  • Prepares salary deduction vouchers and letters;
  • Prepares payroll journals and reconciliations;
  • Prepares Health Insurance Summaries;
  • Prepares salary related statements, forms and letters;
  • Prepares and submits statutory returns;
  • Maintains an efficient filing system for all payroll related matters;
  • Maintains Loans Registers;
  • Prepares annual Wage Bill Report;
  • Assists with the preparation of the Annual Budget;
  • Assists with the preparation of responses to audit queries;
  • Prepares Salary Estimates and Expenditure Reports;
  • Prepares statutory declaration reports;
  • Assists with preparation of schedules for financial statements;
  • Submits reports;
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Core:
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Teamwork and co-operation
  • Customer and Quality Focus
Technical:
  • Finance and Business Acumen
  • Data Management
  • Records Management
  • Information Communication Technology
Knowledge skills:
  • Knowledge of the Financial Administration and Audit (FAA) Act
  • Knowledge of the Government of Jamaica’s staff policies and practices
  • Proficient in the use of relevant computer systems and applications
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
  • AAT Level 2; or
  • ACCA-CAT Level 2; or
  • Certificate in Accounting from a recognized University e.g. U-Tech; or
  • Associate of Science Degree in Accounting, MIND;
  • Government Accounting Level 2, Modules 1-5, MIND;
  • Two (2) years related work experience.
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Monday, 12th June 2023 to:
Director, HRM and Administration
National Library of Jamaica
12 East Street
Kingston
 
 
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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