Accounting Clerk (FMG/AC 2)

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and management of the Annual Budget and Cash Flow;
• Verifies payment schedule against Settled Report; 
• Prepares Withholding Tax Certificate and Withholding Tax on Special Services Certificate;
• Prepares payment vouchers and ensures proper authorization of supporting documents;
• Prepares Petty Cash payment vouchers; 
• Makes call to external clients in relation to Settled Payments, Withholding Tax Certificate and Withholding Tax on Special Services Certificate; 
• Follows-up with external clients for the collection cheques; 
• Liaises with the Accounts Unit of the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) to follow-up on payments and expenditures; 
• Assists in preparing cheques and payment vouchers; 
• Assists in maintaining records of expenditure; 
• Assists in ensuring that Cash Book is checked at the end of each month by designated Senior Officer; 
• Assists the Director in the planning and utilization of available cash based on the level and categories of outstanding commitments.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

Core: 

• Oral and written communication skills 
• Planning and organizing 
• Flexibility and adaptability 
• Teamwork and cooperation 
• Initiative 
• Integrity 
• Interpersonal skills 

Functional/Technical: 

• Good knowledge of the general operations of the machinery of the Government of Jamaica, especially the Financial Administration and Audit (FAA) Act 
• Good knowledge of the Public Sector Budget Preparation and Administration;
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, office practice and procedures
• Excellent customer and quality focus. 
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant computer applications and systems. 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Four (4) CXC General Proficiency or GCE O’Level subjects including English Language, and a numeric subject; 
• Certificate/Diploma in Accounting from a recognised institution would be an asset.
• One (1) experience in Public Sector Accounting System. 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.