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.