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Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), the largest tax collecting Authority in Jamaica, is seeking a suitably qualified candidate to apply for the following position:
Revenue Verification Officer (Level 3)
Job Purpose
To verify that the transaction receipts processed by the Collections Officers are documented and accounted for; ensure that the total amount collected on behalf of the Government of Jamaica is recorded and deposited to the Revenue Bank Account in accordance with the requirements of the Financial Administration and Audit (FAA) and Revenue Administration Acts and is responsible for the compilation and submission of the Revenue Financial Information.
Key Responsibility Areas
Technical and Professional Duties
Examines all Deposit vouchers received;
Receives all transaction receipts and accounting documents such as Revenue Deposit Received (RDR), Revenue Deposits Paid (RDP), Deposit slips, transaction summary sheets etc.
Checks Tax Accounts for all documents received against the Advice Letters and confirms receipt.
Checks all transaction receipts and accounting documents, Tax Account documents against the Revenue Cash Book to verify accuracy;
Checks that all documents processed at the banks are endorsed;
Verifies correctness of accounting records such as Direct Banking Advice, RDR, RDP and Refund Certificates;
Reconciles Point of Sale receipts(slips) with Batch Report;
Examines Cash Sheets for arithmetic accuracy, appropriate endorsement, signature and completeness;
Verifies the authenticity of the cancelled documents and that all copies have been received;
Submits copies of receipts for Levies law (Court matters), JCS Exams Fees, Nomination Fees and Betting Gaming & Lotteries Commission to the Supervisor, Revenue Verification;
Sorts and batches documents received in date order according to Collectorate (Tax Office);
Prepares and submits queries to Supervisor, Revenue Verification;
Performs any other related duties assigned.
Required Competencies
Specific Knowledge
Working knowledge of the Financial Administration and Audit (FAA) Act and other financial regulations;
Knowledge of Tax Administration Jamaica operations, policies and procedures;
Working knowledge of relevant computer systems and applications.
Required Skills and Specialised Techniques
Good organizing skill;
Good time management skill;
Good communication, interpersonal and team skills;
Keen eye for detail.
Qualifications and Experience
Associate Degree in Business Studies/Accounting or equivalent;
One (1) year work related experience;
Knowledge of operations at the Tax Collectorates would be an asset.
Working Conditions
Normal work environment;
Required to work beyond regular working hours.
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