Junior Accountant

The Junior Accountant supports the Finance Department by performing administrative, clerical, and detailed accounting tasks. Under the Financial Controller, the role maintains financial records, processes transactions, uses accounting software, and assists in preparing reports and summaries.

KEY OUTPUTS

· GOJ policies/procedures and guidelines monitored and maintained

· Maintenance of accounting records

· Contractor/Client invoice for payment vetted

· Updating of journal accounts

· Receivables reports prepared and submitted

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

· Checks the accuracy of payments requests by checking against Purchase Orders, Commitment Forms and other contractual arrangements before the documents are passed to the Senior Accountant

· Assist with the preparation of the monthly payroll and prepares the S01 schedule by consolidating both the monthly and weekly payrolls by the second day following the month-end for the monthly upload of the schedule to the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) platform

· Prepares monthly bank reconciliations for both the J$ and US$ bank Accounts by the 8th working day following the month-end

· Preparation of Purchase Orders and Commitment Forms for the Accounting & Finance Department

· Assist with the collections of Receivables from tenants to ensure that payments are current

· Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential

· Prepare GCT Returns by the 20th of the following month for upload to the TAJ platform

· Assist with the preparation of monthly journals from the Financial Controller’s desk and ensure the general ledger is updated for monthly Financial Reporting

· Assist with the preparation of yearly external Audit Schedules

· Researching accounting information to assist with answering queries

· Assist with answering correspondences for the Department

· Maintains a harmonious working environment

· Undertaking such other function as may be reasonably assigned by the Financial Controller

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS/STANDARDS

· A high level of professionalism and integrity in keeping with established standards

· Ensure that internal monitoring mechanisms are effective

· Deadlines, targets established are consistently met

· Sound and prudent advice/recommendations are provided and is in keeping with established guidelines regulations

· Confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism are displayed in the execution of duties and personal conduct


KNOWLEDE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Demonstrate superior written and oral communication skills

· Demonstrate ability to work independently and within a team.

· Effective verbal and listening skills

· Familiarity with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)

· Knowledge of typical office machines and telephone system.

· High degree of discretion in dealing with confidential information.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

· BSc. Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Management Studies, or its equivalent from a recognised institution; or

· Level 2 ACCA certification;

· Two (2) years’ working experience in an accounting environment.