Accounts Payable Officer (Kingston, Jamaica) - Early Childhood Commission

 The Early Childhood Commission (ECC), a statutory body of the Ministry of Education and Youth with responsibility to regulate the operation of early childhood institutions, is seeking to identify highly motivated and dynamic individuals to fill the following post:

Accounts Payable Officer (Travel & Subsistence) - FMG/AT 3 

Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the Senior Payable Officer, the incumbent is responsible for the proper checking and payments of staff travel mileage an subsistence allowance to entitled officers; to ensure that payments are regulated as per rules and rates in force from time to time. Update utility log register, record travel payment details within staff individual travel register and insert same on the accounting software in keeping with the established financial procedures and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receives and date stamp Travel Claims; examine claims for validity, all the relevant areas are appropriately signed and the figures are accurate
• Checks calculation of mileage for over or understatement of distance and verifies the distance with the travel map
• Checks time of arrival and departure, and calculate the numbers of hours per 24 hours and fraction thereof for which the officer is entitled for subsistence allowance
• Maintains accounts payable electronic and paper files and records
• Data entry of travel claims, subsidy payments in accounting software
• Updates utilities and staff travel registers
• Facilitates international Organization for Standardization (ISO) activites
• Handles internal and external accounts payable inquiries
• Performs other related functions assigned from time to time by the Supervisor, Salaries/Payables

Minimum Required and Experience:

• AAT Level 2 or;
• ACCA- CAT Level B/Level 2 or;
• NVQJ Level 2 Accounting  or;
• Certificate in Accounting from an accredited university or;
• Diploma in Accounting from a recognized university or; 
• Associate of Science degree in Accounting, MIND or;
• Diploma in Government Accounting, MIND i.e. Government Accounting Level 1, 2 or;
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Management Studies with Accounting or BBS from a recognized university

Remuneration: Salary Scale - $2,190,302.00 - $2,945,712.00 per annum, and any other allowances attached to the post.

Written application along with detailed curriculum vitae should be submitted no later than Friday, July 19, 2024 to: 

Director, Human Resource Management & Administration (Acting),

Early Childhood Commission,

Shops 45-49, Kingston Mall

8-10 Ocean Boulevard, 

Email: careers@ecc.gov.jm

Applications will only be accepted via the email address provided. We thank all applicants; however, only persons who are shortlisted will be contacted.

Customer Service Representative (Kingston, Jamaica) - Early Childhood Commission

 The Early Childhood Commission (ECC), a statutory body of the Ministry of Education and Youth with responsibility to regulate the operation of early childhood institutions, is seeking to identify highly motivated and dynamic individuals to fill the following post: 

Customer Service Representative (GMG/AM 3)

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Customer Service Manager, the customer service representative is to support the registration and monitoring of early childhood institutions by receiving applications for registration and providing information and general customer service to operators of ECIs and the public in general.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receives and responds to general queries from operators of early childhood institutions and other EC stakeholders, including procedures for applications, documents required, applicable fees and processing times
• Reviews documents to ensure that all required information is provided and that details are legible
• Advises applicants of discrepancies and gaps, and recommends required course of action
•  Completes application checklist and issues receipt for complete application
• Notify applicants of additional information required for incomplete applications
• Assists with maintenance of clients files
• Prepares applications and submits periodically for data entry
• Performs other related duties as assigned by customer service supervisor from time to time
• Delivers service to clients based on Service Level Agreement
• Implement service excellence framework

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Diploma in Public Administration, Management Studies or related subject
• One (1) years related experience

Remuneration: Salary scale: $2,190,302.00 - $2,945,712.00 per annum, and any other allowances attached to the post. 

Written application along with detailed curriculum vitae should be submitted no later than Friday, July 19, 2024 to:  

Director, Human Resource Management & Administration (Acting),

Early Childhood Commission,

Shops 45-49, Kingston Mall,

8-10 Ocean Boulevard,

Kingston.

Email: careers@ecc.gov.jm

Applications will only be accepted via the email address provided. We thank all applicants; however, only persons who are shortlisted will be contacted.

Data Entry Clerk (Kingston, Jamaica) - Early Childhood Commission

The Early Childhood Commission (ECC), a Statutory Body of the Ministry of Education and Youth with responsibility to regulate the operation of early childhood institutions, is seeking to identify highly motivated and dynamic individuals to fill the following post:

Data Entry Clerk (MIS/IT 2) 

Job Purpose 

Reporting to the Manager, Community Relations, the incumbent is responsible for providing data entry support to the Community Relation Department and the Sector Support Unit to monitor and input of data for the function of the BBCs within the ECC and that of salary subsidy. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the application process by inputting application data in the relevant computer applications
• Maintains and updates system of new and existing files/documents for the Division
• Examines and validates all applications/contracts with accompanying documents
• Communicate status of contracts to clients
• Assist in the preparation of correspondence and reports to BBCs by typing, printing, and packaging documents as requested
• Batch and file documents as requested
• Retrieve filed documents 
• Log all files in and out of the Filing Unit
• Send correspondence  to clients
• Prepare data on BBCs
• Prepare report based on request
• Perform other related duties assigned from to time

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Diploma or Associate degree in Computer Studies or equivalent qualifications from an accredited institution with at least one (1) year working experience
• Four (4) CXC passes at the General Proficiency Level, including English Language and Mathematics with at least three (3) years related working experience

Remuneration: Salary Scale $1,711,060.00 - $2,301,186.00 per annum, and any other allowances attached to the post. 

Written application along with detailed curriculum vitae should be submitted no later than Friday, July 19, 2024 to: 

Director, Human Resource Management & Administration (Acting),

Early Childhood Commission,

Shops 46-49, Kingston Mall,

8-10 Ocean Boulevard, Kingston

Email: careers@ecc.gov.jm 

Applications will only be accepted via the email address provided. We thank all applicants; however, only persons who are shortlisted will be contacted. 

Credit/Loan Officer (Kingston, Portmore, Brown's Town, Sav-la-mar & Montego Bay) - Worldnet Microfinance Ltd

Worldnet Microfinance Limited invites applications for the following positions:

CREDIT/LOAN OFFICERS for its: Spanish Town, May Pen, Brown's Town, Mandeville, Christiana and Montego Bay branches. 

Duties & Functions:

The Credit Officer is required to perform the following duties and undertake the following responsibilities in a professional manner:

• To market and promote the company’s loan products which includes visits to business places, companies and taxi stands etc.
• To maintain existing customers and propel the growth of new customers
• To interview and process loan applicants
• To ensure that loan applicants meet all the requirements prior to processing
• To give prospective applicants information regarding the company’s products by phone and in person
• Maintaining monthly production average in accordance with production target
• To develop and implement strategies to significantly grow the company’s portfolio at the branch
• Assist in the design and implementation of marketing plans for the company’s loan product which would include but not limited to: 1. Advertising 2.Promotional activities
• Review and follow-up delinquent accounts on your loan portfolio
• To practice proper office hygiene which includes ensuring that the office is kept in a clean and tidy manner
• Ensure that clients leave a Google review after interaction with the company
• Any other duties which may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications:

• GCE 'O' Levels, CSEC or CAPE
• One (1) to two (2)  years working experience as a Credit/Loan Officer would be an asset 

All candidates must:

• Be able to exercise good work ethic and professionalism
• Be highly motivated and performance driven
• Must be analytical and have excellent problem solving and decision making skills
• Be able to work on own initiative and under pressure
• Must be able to communicate well both orally and in writing
• Must have a keen eye for details

Interested persons should submit a cover letter and an updated resume to:  hrd@worldnet.com.jm

Attention: Human Resource Department

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.