Announced
08 June, 2024
Job Type
Employee
Job Status
Full Time
Job Location
Kingston
Job Presentation
OrganisationNational Library of JamaicaReferenceVAC-49893Contract TypeNot VacantIndustriesAccounting & FinanceLocationKingstonSalary & Benefits$1,439,455 per annumDate Posted06/06/2024Expiry Date18/06/2024The incumbents collect funds and ensures that payments are prepared as well as maintain documents related to receipts and payments in accordance with the Financial Administration and Audit (FAA) Act and NLJ guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitates payments by:
- Preparing purchase orders
- Preparing payment vouchers
- Preparing cheques and electronic transfers
- Preparing correspondences for cheque disbursements
- Preparing routine forms and letters
- Prepares Withholding Tax Certificates
- Updates all cash books electronically
- Maintains utility payment registers
- Maintains filing system
- Undertakes data processing tasks
- Researches and resolves invoice or payment discrepancies
- Prepares reports.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
- Sound Knowledge of the Financial Administration and Audit (FAA) Act
- Sound knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures
- Sound knowledge in the use of relevant computer software applications
- Keen attention to detail
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Excellent Oral & Written Communication
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Customer and Quality Focus
FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL
- Excellent Knowledge of Finance & Business Acumen
- Sound knowledge of records and data management
- Sound knowledge of Information Communication Technology
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- Four (4) CXC subjects or equivalent including English Language and a numeric subject;
- Post-secondary Certificate in Accounting, and In-Service training courses in Government Accounting are assets
- At least one (1) year’s experience in a clerical/accounting field.
Special conditions associated with the job
- Required to work outside normal working hours to include Saturday
We appreciate all responses, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Valid Till
8 Sep, 2024
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