Accounting Technician (FMG/AT 2) - Mandeville Regional Hospital

Qualification 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; 
• Completion of second year in B.Sc. in Accounting/Management Studies or BBA at a recognized University or; 
• ASc. Degree in Business Studies/Business Administration/Management Studies;
• ASc. in Accounting, MIND or; 
• Certificate in Government Accounting Level 2 

PLUS 

• Two (2) years’ experience in a similar position is a definite asset. 

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of the FAA Act and the Staff Orders. 
• Knowledge of Government Accounting principles and practices 
• Excellent knowledge of Accounting Standard Operating Procedures 
• Knowledge of Heads of Agreements 
• Excellent time management and organizing skills 
• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Proficiency in computer applications 
• Excellent Customer Focus & Quality Focus 
• Excellent Integrity/Ethics 
• Emotionally Intelligent 
• Excellent in Teamwork & Cooperation 

Key Responsibilities will include:

Technical/Professional 

• Certifying payment vouchers. 
• Checking employees’ claims to ensuring compliance to policies in place. 
• Assisting in the preparation of the hospital’s budget. 
• Assisting in the preparation of detailed summary sheets for Object 21 and Object 22.
• Liaising with the Regional Office regarding payment to suppliers as well as querying regarding payment of salaries and allowances to staff.
• Checking vouchers for correct rates and codes. 
• Preparing monthly no user fees report. Checks NHF bills and reconciles inpatient bills and ward stocks before invoice is submitted. 
• Assisting with the response to audit queries of the hospital’s accounts.
• Lodging all supplier invoices in Tracking Register on a daily basis. 
• Checking the value and petty cash books on a monthly basis to ensure compliance with financial regulations. 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH JOB:

• Normal office conditions. 
• Required to work outside of normal working hours including Saturdays and Sundays, as necessary to meet deadlines. 

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.