Market Development Agronomist (Jamaica - Northwestern region)

Applications are invited from dynamic, self-motivated and experienced agricultural professionals to fill two (2) vacancies in a well-established manufacturing and distribution company.

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the ideal candidate will be responsible for, amongst other activities, conducting market, product, and program assessments, demonstrating and transferring agronomic best practices, representing the Company in varied forums and collaborating with stakeholders in-trade and in-field. Preferably, the Market Development Agronomist should live in the Northwestern region of Jamaica.

Core Functions:

• Manage the sales to a portfolio of customers to be assigned.
• Conduct trainings and assist customers in product knowledge merchandising and sales promotions.
• Develop technical aids, conduct product trails and field demonstrations with existing and/or new products.
• Introduce new products to the market, including seeds.
• Visit Farms, Farmers, Farmer groups, and other stakeholders within the assigned area and offer advice on the use of the company's portfolio in solving their problems.
• Participates in Trade Shows, sales and marketing meetings, community and goodwill events as required.
• Produce timely, accurate and thorough reports on a schedule determined by Management.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Natural Sciences or Agriculture with high achievement.
• Master's or higher Degree in Natural Sciences or Agriculture with at least three to five (3-5) years' experience in Agronomy, Agricultural product development, or a related field (Preferred).
• Possess a general Driver's Licence (Required).
• Demonstrated aptitude for problem-solving; ability to determine viable solutions for customers. 
• Results-oriented and able to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using spreadsheets, word processor, and presentation software.

Interested applicants who meet the specified requirements are invited to submit their Applications and Resumes for consideration to hr.jam@caribchem.com no later than Friday, June 16th 2023.

Successful candidates will be required to travel within Jamaica and periodically inter-island (other Caribbean islands/regional territories assigned to the Company) as determined by Management.

We thank all applicants; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Audit Supervisor (Kingston, Jamaica) - Jamaica Teachers' Association Co-op Credit Union Limited

 Jamaica Teachers' Association Co-op Credit Union Limited

Are you a detailed-oriented professional with a passion to investigate and analyze financial processes and regulatory compliance? The JTA Co-operative Credit Union is seeking an experienced professional to join our team as:

Audit Supervisor

Job Scope: The incumbent is responsible for the systematic and timely assessment of the organization's governance and operating procedures to ensure that the Credit Union meets its financial and legal requirements. To improve the value of risk management and to carry out risk-based internal audits in keeping with the annual audit plan and special assigned projects. To defend the assets of the company and to ensure the efficient and effective use of the company's resources.

Core Functions:

The functions of the position include but are not limited to:-

• To develop and establish risk-based audit programs, audit plans include audit scope, testing, procedures and reporting mechanisms.
• Conducts comprehensive audits of our financial, operational and compliance processes.
• Assess and evaluate internal controls to identify areas of improvement and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide recommendations to enhance operational processes and controls.
• Supervise and monitor direct reports to ensure the goals and objectives of the unit are achieved.

Qualification, Experience and Key Competencies:

• Bachelor's Degree preferably in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• ACCA professional Certification.
• CIA Designation, CISA Certification would be an asset.
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience in a similar position or environment.
• Sound knowledge of auditing standards and techniques, internal control processes and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in conducting risk assessment and executing audit procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent research, analytical and problem solving skills.

We invite you to join our dynamic team by submitting your applications to: hrjobs@jtacreditunion.com or addressed to the 

HRD and Administration Manager,

97a Church Street,

 Kingston,

No later than Tuesday, June 20, 2023.

(Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted)

Payroll Administrator (Kingston, Jamaica) - Restaurants of Jamaica Limited

 

Restaurants of Jamaica Limited are seeking to identify highly driven, efficient, and team-oriented professionals to join its payroll team in the following capacities:

Payroll Administrator

The Payroll Administrator will supervise the payroll team and related functions to provide accurate and timely remuneration to employees. The ideal candidate should possess:

• Ability to manage large and multiple payrolls for all levels of staff.
• Knowledge of computerized payroll software and ability to operate a variety of modern office equipment.
• Sound understanding of laws governing wage requirements, payroll computations, and statutory implications.
• Experience processing Direct Deposit Files to facilitate timely distribution of salaries.
• Ability to prepare varying payroll communications to include NHT contribution letters, P45 and P24 forms.
• Experience processing monthly SO1 and statutory deductions for payment; as well as SO2 annual returns report, via the TAJ Online Portal.
• Quantitative aptitude with well-developed analytical and data processing skills.
• Highly flexible with above average problem solving and people management skills.
• A Bachelor's in Business Administration majoring in accounting from an accredited tertiary institution, or ACCA Level 2.
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience in a similar capacity.

Interested persons may email their resume to careers@rojgroup.biz no later than June 25, 2023.

Paralegal, etc (Kingston, Jamaica) - Integrity Commission

The Integrity Commission invites eligible candidates to submit applications for the following positions:

• Data Protection Officer
• Legal Secretary
• Public Relations Officer
• Paralegal
• Senior Registry Officer

Detailed information on these positions can be found on the Integrity Commission's website at www.integrity.gov.jm.

Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, June 23, 2023:

• 3:30 p.m. (by hand)
• 11:59 p.m. (electronically)

Statutory Declaration of Assets:

Please be advised, that, where applicable, only persons who have submitted all required Statutory Declaration of Assets, Liabilities and Income can be considered for employment at the Integrity Commission.

All applications shall be treated with the strictest confidence. We regret that only Applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted.

The successful candidate will be subjected to a security clearance assessment, which will be administered by the Ministry of National Security.