Statutory Verification Officer (FMG/AT 1)

Key Responsibilities

Management/Administrative: 

• Participates in the development of the Division’s Operational/Divisional/Individual Plans and budget; 
• Collaborates with direct supervisor in the preparation of Individual Work Plan for signing and submission. 

Technical/Professional: 

• Prepares and maintains records of all employees statutory deduction in the correct period to which they relate, and in accordance with the provision of the FAA Act its regulation and instruction; 
• Prepares National Housing Trust and National Insurance Scheme statements for the relevant officers; 
• Prepares Income Tax (P24) for employees; 
• Completes application forms for employees in respect of N.H.T.; 
• Answers queries pertaining to N.H.T & N.I.S request made by retirees and employed staff members; 
• Retrieves all records, old and new, from the Human Resource Management and Development Division and records rooms so as to extract the relevant information for the production of statements; 
• Prepares payment voucher for N.H.T & NIS statutory deduction base on annual returns in regards to binders; 
• Dispatches all N.H.T cheques received for cash grants; 
• Dispatches Bank Transfers; 
• Receives listing and cheques from payroll section; 
• Checks for accuracy; 
• Stamps listings and get cheques signed by signing officers; 
• Performs any other duties assigned. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices 
• Knowledge of computer data entry 
• Knowledge of the FAA Act 
• Knowledge of Government procedures and policies 
• Ability to effectively balance accounts 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• AAT Level 1; 
• ACCA-CAT Level 1/Level A; 
• Certificate in Public Administration, UWI; 
• Certificate in Management Studies, UWI; 
• Diploma in Business Administration/Studies from a Community College; 
• NVQJ Level 1, Accounting; 
• Certificate in Accounting from an accredited University; 
• Certificate in Government Accounting Level 1; 
• 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 ASc. Degree in Accounting/Business Administration/ Business Studies from an accredited tertiary institution. 
• One (1) year working experience in the Public Sector Accounting 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• Typical office environment but will be required to work long hours, after hours and on weekends and public holidays when the need arises.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.