Announced
17 July, 2024
Job Type
Employee
Job Status
Full Time
Job Location
Kingston
Job Presentation
OrganisationMinistry of Agriculture and FisheriesReferenceVAC-51346Contract TypeFull-TimeIndustriesAccounting & FinanceLocationKingstonSalary & Benefits$1,439,455 - $1,935,907 per annumDate Posted16/07/2024Expiry Date09/08/2024The incumbent participates in monitoring advances and deposits, preparing journal vouchers and in carrying out recording procedures in compliance with the Financial Administration and Audit Act (FAA).
KEY OUTPUTS
- Final accounts records maintained
- Journals Vouchers prepared and posted
- Journals updated, checked and numbered
- Bank statements checked and posted
- FMIS entries made
- Transactions summarized and control sheets prepared
- Receipts posted and reconciled
- Audit query information provided
- Financial reports and statements prepared
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical/Professional Responsibilities
- Maintains final accounting records in accordance with the requirements of the FAA Act
- Receives bank charges, debit advices, credit advices, stale cheques etc. to facilitate the preparation of journals
- Prepares adjustment vouchers, as directed
- Assists in checking bank statements against cheques to determine if there are any discrepancies
- Posts bank statements to the system
- Enters payment vouchers, journal entries, receipts and lodgments on the FMIS
- Posts journal vouchers for salary, advance clearance and other adjustments
- Assists in bringing to book all monies received by the Cashier
- Summarizes transactions, prepares control sheets and trial balances
- Abstracts information from the accounts, as directed, and provides this to management to assist in determining the financial position of the Authority
- Assists in preparing monthly activity and other reports
- Assists in preparing annual financial reports and statements
- Provides information required for the preparation of responses to audit queries
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
- Accounting records are accurately maintained and updated daily
- Journal Vouchers, properly supported with the appropriate documentation in accordance with the FAA Act and Instructions, are prepared and posted within the timeframe agreed
- Journals checked, updated and numbered within the specified timeframe
- Bank Statements checked and errors communicated within one day of being identified
- FMIS entries made in accordance with established accounting guidelines
- Transactions accurately summarized and control sheets prepared within the specified timeframe
- Receipts posted and reconciled in accordance with the FAA requirements
- Audit queries investigated and information provided within the agreed timeframe
- Financial Reports and Statements prepared in accordance with Ministry of Finance requirements
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Core
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good inter-personal and skills
- Good customer relations skills
- Ability to work in teams
- Good use of Initiative
- Good problem-solving skills
Technical
- Good knowledge of the Government/Ministry’s policies and procedures
- Good knowledge of Government Accounting
- Good knowledge of general accounting principles
- Good numeric skills
- Proficient in the use of spreadsheets and computerized accounting systems
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Four (4) subjects at the CXC/GCE O’ Level General Proficiency including Mathematics or Accounts and English
- Completion of relevant training at MIND
- One year’s (1) experience in a comparable working environment
We appreciate your interest in these positions; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Valid Till
17 Oct, 2024 (39 days left)
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