Accountant (FMG/PA 1) - Port Maria Hospital

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent is required to ensure that the Region maintains current and accurate sub-ledger records, compliance with the Authority’s financial policies and procedures, implements proper financial systems and procedures for the management of sub-ledger accounts. The officer will also be responsible for monitoring financial activities of programmes and the hospital along with other accounting assignments. 

The ideal candidate will meet the following educational criteria:

• AAT Level 3 or; 
• ACCA –CAT Level 3 or; 
• ACCA Level 1 or; 
• Diploma in Accounting, MIND or; 
• Diploma in Government Accounting, MIND or; 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/ Management Studies with Accounting or BBA from a recognized University. 

Specific Knowledge Required:

• Knowledge of all aspects of accountancy. 
• Knowledge and maintenance of internal control procedures. 
• Practical experience of EDP systems and their applications. 
• Implementation and maintenance of proper financial management control systems. Knowledge of the management of budgets and inventory systems. 

Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Ensuring approval for expenditure against established operating plans and established processing procedures. 
• Monitoring the lodgment of fees and preparing relevant fee reports. 
• Supervising the procurement process to ensure compliance with GOJ Public Procurement Guidelines. 
• Supervising the security and storage of records to facilitate smooth internal and external annual audit reviews. 
• Supervising the preparation of bank reconciliations on a monthly basis to ensure strict Cash Management procedures are maintained. 
• Maintaining the integrity, accuracy, control and timelines of vouchers and cheque payment. 
• Performing any other related duties to the position or as requested by the Chief Executive Officer. 

NB. WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.