Salary range $2,190,302 – $2,945,712 per annum

  • The Payments Officer is responsible for the processing of all accounts payables and effecting of relevant payments to staff, and all suppliers/contractors of the Department.

Primary Duties:

  • Commitment and Payment of Funds
  • Manual Payments cleared on GFMS
  • Petty Cash Imprest maintained
  • Payment Voucher files maintained
  • Tax Certificates Generated
  • Claims accurately checked
  • Create Commitment and Payment vouchers for certification of GFMS
  • Assist in the commitment planning process by determining and classifying commitments according to inescapable, priority and other commitments.
  • Assist with the updating of a Commitment Control Register for the Department’s Recurrent Head by ensuring that warrant allocations are posted correctly and promptly.
  • Clear manual Payments on GFMS.
  • Journal Vouchers are accurately prepared.
  • Audit of payment vouchers to ensure they are properly maintained.
  • Maintains regular contact with internal and external customers;
  • Ensures follow-up action as and when necessary;
  • Tax Certificates generated

Qualification and Experience

  • AAT Level 3 or; ACCA-CAT Level 3 or; Diploma in Accounting from a recognized University or; successful completion of third year in BSc in Accounting/Management Studies or BBA at a recognized University or; ASc. in Accounting, MIND or; Government Accounting Diploma or; NVQJ Level 3, Accounting

Required Competencies

  • Good Oral and Written Communication
  • Good Problem Solving and Analytical Skills
  • Good Customer Focus Skills
  • Results Focus
  • Integrity
  • Good knowledge and understanding of Accounting and Reporting Practices
  • Good knowledge of required Legislations, Policies and Procedures
  • Strong Leadership Skills
  • High Emotional Intelligence Skills
  • Strong Performance Management Skill

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than, 7th February , 2025 to:

Director Human Resource Management & Development

Accountant General’s Department

21 Dominica Drive

Kingston 5

OR

Email: careers@treasury.gov.jm

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