Junior Accountant
Guardsman Group
- Kingston and St. Andrew / St. Catherine
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Updated 07/06/2025
- HRD
Are you detail-oriented with a passion for numbers and process accuracy? We are seeking a Junior Accountant to join our Finance team in Kingston.
Job Summary:
Complete payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling reports.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analysis of Payroll Summary Report for the generation of Invoices.
- Entering and Posting all Payroll Deductions for GML, MML & GSL.
- Create new vendor in the system.
- Process Payroll cheques fortnightly.
- Process Payroll Deduction cheques monthly.
- Process Payroll Short payments when required.
- Reconcile Deduction reports with Payroll Summary fortnightly.
- Maintain proper filling system of all invoices/documents received for payment
- Preparation of Bank Reconciliation for the Payroll accounts.
- Preparation of Audit Schedules pertaining to Payroll.
- Management of Iprotect Payables.
- Any other duties as required
Core Competencies and Skills:
Achievement
- Understands and works towards goals set by others.
- Measures progress against targets.
- Seek to understand reasons for obstacles and to find ways to overcome.
- Acknowledge the work and contribution of others
Customer Service
- Keeps staff members up to date and informed.
- Acts promptly to ensure payables issues are resolved.
- Interacts well with all staff members.
- Understand that each staff member is different.
- Delivers what is expected, not what they think the staff member wants or needs
Process Management
- Understands goals and KPIs relating to the processes they operate, and their individual contribution to these goals.
- Able to breakdown a process and describe the task involved and their relationship to each other.
- Aware of problem solving and improvement techniques
Team working
- Willingly cooperates and is not afraid to seek advice from others.
- Puts in extra effort when needed to help others.
- Recognizes that the ways of getting things done in different department, organizations and communities are not the same
MICROKEY - Understands and has knowledge of Microkey modules in addition to those relevant to role.
Other Competencies:
You work well under pressure and are committed to meeting deadlines
You are highly organized and maintain accurate records
You understand payroll processes and strive for accuracy
You communicate effectively and value teamwork
You’re proactive and willing to go the extra mile when needed
You demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, and attention to detail
Minimum Qualifications:
Diploma or certificate in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Working knowledge of payroll processing and accounts payable
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems (experience with Microkey is a plus)
Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
Experience working in a finance or accounting role is an asset
Application Deadline: Friday, June 20, 2025
We appreciate all applications of interest, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
