Accounting Technician 2 (FMG/AT 2)

Organisation
Institute of Jamaica
Reference
VAC-58452
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Accounting & Finance
Location
Kingston
Salary & Benefits
$1,711,060 - $2,301,186 per annum
Date Posted
09/07/2025
Expiry Date
22/07/2025
The incumbent will contribute to the efficient operation of the Finance and Accounts Department by administering the Cash Book.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintains Cash Book (Electronic & Manual) for recurrent and project accounts; 
  • Inputs sequentially, cheque in Cash Book, under various headings; 
  • Prepares Bank Reconciliation Statement, for Recurrent Account; 
  • Verifies and prepares analysis travelling vouchers with Payroll Register, that were uploaded with salary; 
  • Ensures that all written back cheques, cancelled cheques, debit and credit advices, are entered and reconciled in the Cash Book; 
  • Adds new accounts to chart of accounts, upon request; 
  • Backs-up and transfers cash book entries to general ledger; 
  • Prepares Salary Control for monthly and fortnightly payroll; 
  • Provides daily Cash Book balances; 
  • Authenticates prepared cheques and vouchers before they are signed and dispatched; 
  • Disburses cheque leaves from stock, as required; 
  • Exports data from AccPac Accounting Software into Excel and produces reports using pivot table. 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

  • Good oral and written communication skills 
  • Teamwork and co-operation 
  • Customer and quality focus 

Technical: 

  • A good grasp of generally accepted accounting principles/practices (IFRS - International Financial Reporting Standards) 
  • Proficiency in the use of accounting software applications (e.g. Peachtree, ACCPAC, Turbo Pay, etc.), and generally be technology oriented 
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word and EXCEL 
  • Familiarity with established Government financial regulations/procedures (e.g. the Financial Administration and Audit Act and Procurement regulations) 

 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

  • Four (4) GCE O’ Level subjects (Grades A-C), CXC (General, Grades 1-3), including a Mathematics or Accounts and English Language; plus 
  • AAT Level 2; or 
  • ACCA-CAT Level 2/Level B; or 
  • Certificate in Accounting from an accredited University; or 
  • Completion of the second year of the BSc. Degree in Accounting/Management Studies with Accounting at an accredited University; or 
  • Certificate in Government Accounting Level 2 from the Management Institute for National Development; or 
  • Associate of Science Degree in Accounting from the Management Institute for National Development. 
  • Two (2) years’ related working experience. 

 

 

 

 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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