Payroll Officer (FMG/AT 3)

Key Responsibilities

Technical/Professional: 

• Prepares monthly and other periodic payroll - dispatching of net salaries, statutory and personal deduction schedules; 
• Assists with the preparation of salary statements for NHT, Banks, Credit Unions, etc; 
• Files and retrieves prior years’ salary records; 
• Maintains all earnings records; 
• Manages employee advance receivables; 
• Prepares monthly reconciliation statements; 
• Acts as relief cashier; 
• Inputs monthly warrants and supplementary estimates; 
• Liaises with and assists internal or external auditors as required; 
• Performs any other duties. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of government accounting principles and practices; 
• Working knowledge of the Financial Administration and Audit Act and Public Bodies Management and Accountability Acts; 
• Good attention to detail and accuracy in work product; 
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications; 
• Ability to meet performance and deadline driven output standards; 
• Good oral and written communication skills; 
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills; 
• Good time management skills; 
• Ability to work in teams. 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• ACCA level 1 or CAT or AAT level 2; or 
• Certificate in Accounting or Management; or 
• Completion of second year of Undergraduate Degree in Accounting or Management Studies; or 
• Associate of Science Degree in Accounting (MIND); or 
• Government Accounting Level 2; and 
• A minimum of three (3) years working experience in a government accounting environment. 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.