Accounting Assistant (Kingston, Jamaica) - Management Institute for National Development

The Management Institute for National Development (MIND) is the Government of Jamaica's training institute,with the mandate "to provide effective leadership development and management training appropriate to all levels, and in line with the demands of a modern and competitive public service".

Applications are invited to fill the following vacancy at the Management Institute for National Development:

Accounting Assistant

Core Function

The Accounting Assistant will be responsible for supporting the systematic recording and updating of accounting records through timely and accurate preparation of source documents and the entering of data in the Accounting Software (ACCPAC)

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure that all Books of Original Entry (Day Books) and cash books are written up.
• Prepare accurate and timely payment vouchers, receipts and daily lodgments.
• Daily collection of fees and other revenue.
• Prepare accurate and timely remittance of pension and statutory deductions to relevant Government Agencies.

Required Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Associate Degree in Accounting or Certified Accounting Technician (CAT).
• Three (3) years' related work experience
• Working knowledge of Accounting Software (ACCPAC) would be an asset.

Qualified applicants are invited to address their applications and resumes to:

Senior Manager Human Resource Management

The deadline for applications is Monday, August 8, 2022.

Email address: hr@mind.edu.jm

Mind Kingston

235A Old Hope Road, Kingston 8, Jamaica W.I.

Phone: (876) 927-1761

Fax: (876) 977-4311

Email: marketing@mind.edu.jm or www.mind.edu.jm