Job offer: Senior Finance Officer

OrganisationNational Works AgencyReferenceVAC-54935Contract TypeFull-TimeIndustriesAccounting & FinanceLocationKingstonSalary & Benefits$3,501,526.00 per annumDate Posted04/12/2024Expiry Date17/01/2025The incumbent oversees payroll management, maintains accurate records, ensures statutory compliance, resolves salary queries, and coordinates funding and certifications, demonstrating integrity, time management, and communication skills.

 

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma in Accounting from an accredited tertiary institution
• Five (5) years related work experience in a Public Sector or Statutory Organization 

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES/SKILLS:

The incumbent is expected to discharge their responsibilities through the attainment of key outputs which include but not limited to the following: 

• Working knowledge of payroll, policies and procedures
• Good time management skills
• Working knowledge of relevant computer applications including spreadsheet packages
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Integrity and honesty
• Co-ordinates with the HR Department and maintain up-to-date records of the employment particulars of all staff
• Supervise the maintenance of payroll records to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Review monthly payroll summary to ensure the correctness of balances and statutory deductions prior to the distribution of salary cheques
• Co-ordinate and ensure the funding of the Salaries Bank Account
• Monitor the remittance of cheques for voluntary staff deductions and statutory deductions in accordance with guidelines set
• Advise employees on salary related queries
• Authorize all funding vouchers
• Certification of employees' deductions to the National Insurance Scheme and the National Housing Trust
• Ensure preparation of P24 for employees
• Creativity, innovation and problem solving 

 

 

The Agency thanks all applicants in advance. Only short-listed individuals will be contacted.