Accounting Technician 1 (FMG/AT 1)

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate accounting files and records; 
• Maintains strict control over access by persons to the Unit; 
• Processes and submits invoices from creditors for payment; 
• Participates actively in the preparation and submission of the Department's Annual Budget and Procurement Plan;  
• Contributes to the preparation of the Department's Operational Plan; 
• Checks and submits claims for allowances for members of staff and members of the Board, including travelling, subsistence, board fees and overtime;  
• Checks and submits returns from funds advanced to parish and programme officers;
• Communicates with suppliers to obtain quotations and provide feedback on payments/queries. Liaises with Procurement, Accounts and Administration to ensure timely processing of payments; 
• Assists with Departmental Audit of the Meals on Wheels Feeding Programme;
• Provides support to the Head of Department by way of timely financial information, including Quarterly Statements of Expenditure, etc.; 
• Delivers presentations to Parish/Programme Officers and the Board, as required;
• Supervises the duties of the Accounting Clerk; 
• Performs any other duties assigned from time to time.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of Government and general accounting standards and procedures
• Good knowledge of the Ministry's policies and procedures 
• Good customer relation and interpersonal skills 
• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Good supervisory skills, with an eye for detail 
• Excellent planning and organizing skills 
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications 
• Ability to work on own initiative 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• AAT Level 1; or 
• ACCA-CAT Level 1/Level A; or 
• Certificate in Public Administration, UWI; or 
• Certificate in Management Studies, UWI; or 
• Diploma in Business Administration/Studies from a Community College; or
• NVQJ Level 1, Accounting; or 
• Certificate in Accounting from an accredited University; or 
• Certificate in Government Accounting Level 1; or 
• Completion of the first year of the BSc. Degree in Accounting/Management Studies with Accounting, or BBA Degree at an accredited University; or 
• Completion of first year of the A.Sc. Degree in Accounting/Business Administration/ Business Studies from an accredited Tertiary Institution. 

Special Condition Associated with Job

• Will be required to travel between the Secretariat and Head Office. 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.