WebsiteMinistry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the following vacant post:
Payroll Technician (FMG/AT 1)– Finance and Accounts Division – (Not Vacant)
Job Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the Payroll Manager (FMG/PA 2), the Payroll Technician (FMG/AT 1) is responsible for the control and payment of Fortnightly Payrolls.
Key Responsibilities
Technical/Professional
Assists in the preparation of the Payroll by entering all relevant information in connection with the payment of salaries to the Payroll System;
Assists with the preparation of the Personnel Emolument Schedule of the Annual Budget by supplying the relevant information;
Prepares Payment Vouchers;
Checks and verifies statutory and other authorized deductions;
Prepares leave and last pay certificate;
Maintains and balances salary control register;
Maintains record of salary particulars of members of staff;
Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Payroll Manager and the Principal Finance Officer.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Core
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to work in team
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work on own initiative
Excellent customer relations skills
Technical
Knowledge of the FAA Act and other associated legislation
Good knowledge of the Government of Jamaica’s and Ministry’s policies and procedures
Knowledge of Government Accounting
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications viz Word, Excel, Outlook
Knowledge of relevant/applicable computerized accounting systems
Knowledge of Internal Controls
Knowledge of Payroll processing
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
AAT Level 1 or;
ACCA-CAT Level 1 or;
Certificate in Public Administration, UWI or;
Certificate in Management Studies, UWI or;
Diploma in Business Administration from a Community College or;
Certificate in Accounting from a recognized University or;
Certificate in Government Accounting, ie Level 1 Modules 1-5 or;
Completion of first year in Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Management Studies at a recognized University or;
Completion of first year of Associate of Science in Accounting at MIND.
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