Payroll Officer (Kingston, Jamaica) - Min. of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF)

Job Description

Payroll Officer (FMG/AT 2) in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, salary range $917,085 - $1,090,126 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.

Job Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Payroll Manager (FMG/PA 2), the Payroll Officer

(FMG/AT 2) is responsible for the maintenance of the Salaries Cash Book and the preparation of the Bank Reconciliation for the salaries account.

Key Responsibilities

 Assists in the preparation of the Payroll ensuring all relevant information in connection with the payment of salaries are properly entered on the payroll system;

 Assists with the Personnel Emolument Schedule of the Annual Budget by supplying the relevant information;

 Prepares Payment Vouchers;

 Prepares leave and last pay certificate;

 Maintains and balances salary control;

 Maintains record of salary particulars of members of staff;

 Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Supervisor, Salaries and the Principal Finance Officer.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core:

 Good oral and written communication skills

 Good customer relation skills

 Good interpersonal skills

 Excellent planning and organizing skills

 Ability to work in teams

 Ability to work on own initiative

Technical:

 Knowledge of the FAA Act, other associated legislation, circulars, directives, bulletins.

 Good knowledge of GOJ and Ministry’s Policies and Procedures

 Knowledge of Government Accounting

 Ability to use Microsoft Office applications viz Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

 Knowledge of relevant payroll software and other applicable computerized accounting systems

 Knowledge of Accounts Payables and GOJ’s Payment Process

 Knowledge of Internal Controls

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

 AAT Level 2 or;

 ACCA-CAT Level B or;

 Certificate in Accounting from a recognized University or;

 Completion of second year in Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting/Management Studies or BBA at a recognized University or;

 Associate of Science Degree in Accounting, MIND, or;

 Government Accounting Level 2 – Modules 1-5

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Wednesday, 19th August, 2020 to:

Senior Director

Human Resource Management and Development Division Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Hope Gardens

Kingston 6.

Email: hrm@micaf.gov.jm