Job offer: Payroll Clerk

OrganisationBureau of Standards Jamaica ReferenceVAC-54509Contract TypeFull-TimeIndustriesAccounting & FinanceLocationKingstonSalary & Benefits Date Posted28/10/2024Expiry Date11/11/2024The incumbent will assist in preparing and effecting the timely and accurate payment of compensations and any deductions thereof.

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effects the timely compensation of employees paid outside of the regular payroll period by ensuring presentation of proper documents with relevant attachments in order to effect smooth processing.
• Assist in effecting the monthly payroll by checking for proper documentation and accuracy.
• Assist with the input of employees’ monthly information to the electronic payroll system.
• Prepare monthly pay slips for employees by keying data to payroll software and email to staff.
• Assist in the preparation and dispatch of Statutory and Voluntary Deductions by checking information from salary deductions and preparing vouchers in order to effect payment to various institutions.
• Prepare statutory letters upon request; for staff both past and present to be taken to the relevant government agency to confirm their records
• Prepare and analyze variances on monthly reports for meeting with the Divisional manager in order to assess the division’s performance
• Assist in the preparation of journal entries which are reconciled on a monthly basis to the payroll and accounting software
• Assist in the preparation of Audit Schedules
• Reconcile Accounts on a monthly basis

 

Minimum Educational Requirements:

• Diploma in Business Administration (with Accounting Emphasis) UTECH or AAT
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office with knowledge of Payroll and Accounting software

 

Experience:

• One (1) year’s experience in a similar capacity

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of PBMA and the FAA Act
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good customer service attitude
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Accounting Software
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Keen eye for details
• Confidential

 

 

 

 

Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.