Junior Accountant (Kingston, Jamaica) - Tourism Product Development Company Ltd.

 Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo) is seeking to identify a motivated and results for I enter professional to fill the following position: 

Junior Accountant (Payroll Officer)

Under the direction of the Accountant, the Junior Accountant (Payroll Officer) will oversee all aspects of preparing and distributing employees' payments on a monthly and fortnightly basis. This includes coordinating, directing, and controlling payroll preparation, processing and distribution. It also includes maintaining payroll records, calculating taxes, balancing payroll accounts, and overseeing other member(s) of the payroll staff. Pays employees and compiles payroll information by managing payroll preparation; completing reports; maintaining records.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Monthly salary paid on time and accurately based on information received from the HR Department
• Fortnightly wages paid on time and accurately based on information received from the HR Department
• All payroll related tax obligations are satisfied

Performance Criteria:

• Process payroll changes (e.g. new hires, terminations, salary increase and increments)
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and internal policies in relation to payroll preparation
• Reconciles the other payables account and provide supporting documentation
• Perform audit checks on attractions being managed by TPDCo
• Review and improve payroll policies and procedures
• Liaise with auditors in relation to payroll tax audits
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by the Financial Controller or Accountant

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's of Science degree from a recognized institution in Accounting or Business Administration 
• At least three (3) years experience in a similar capacity
• Must be knowledgeable in Government accounting processes and software
• Must have payroll experience

Applications should be emailed to jobs@tpdco.org to the attention of The Executive Human Resources Manager no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, April 16, 2021.