Senior Payroll Officer (FMG/AT 3)

Key Responsibilities

Technical 

• Ensures that payroll (monthly/fortnight) are accurately calculated and submitted in the stipulated time frame for payment; 
• Prepares all salary-related reports in a timely manner; 
• Updating of the payroll software within the stipulated time frame; 
• Ensures that all anomalies are promptly investigated and corrected; 
• Certifies payment vouchers of allowances claims prepared by salary officer;
• Ensures the accuracy of the interim payroll information; 
• Addresses any payroll related concerns/issues that may arise; 
• Verifies the statutory deduction letters prepared for clients; 
• Upload to the Central Payroll Processing System (CPPS) payroll changes for approval by the Manager, Accounts Payable & Payroll in the stipulated time frame; 
• Prepares requisition for statutory payments to be made; 
• Reviews all employees (subsistence, supper, out of base) allowances;
• Filing of SO1 and SO2 forms with Tax Authority of Jamaica (TAJ) within the stipulated time frame; 
• Any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Human Resource 

• Conducts performance reviews for direct report (s); 
• Assists in the preparation of work plans; 
• Mentors staff towards achieving job fulfilment and general staff development;
• Provides ongoing feedback to staff on their performance; 
• Assists with orientation and training of new staff. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Excellent planning and organizing skills 
• Good Pproblem solving skills 

Functional/Technical: 

• Skill in operating a computerized accounting system. 
• Knowledge of Government Accounting and Financial Management electronic system.
• Working knowledge of the Financial Administration and Audit Act. 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• AAT Level 3; 
• ACCA-CAT Level C/Level 3; 
• ACCA Level 1; 
• NVQJ Level 3, Accounting; 
• Diploma in Accounting from an accredited University or Community College;
• ASc. Degree in Business Studies/Business Administration from an accredited tertiary Institution; 
• Diploma in Government Accounting, MIND, Government Accounting Level 1, 2 &3;
• BSc. Degree in Accounting or Management Studies with Accounting; 
• BBA Degree or 
• Successful completion of 3 three years of any of the Bachelor’s Degree programmes mentioned above. 
• Three (3) years experience in government accounting.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.