Centralized Revenue Officer (FMG/PA 1)

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Revenue Analyst, the Centralized Revenue Officer is responsible for recording, posting and journalizing entries related to revenue, so that a complete set of records related to GOJ revenue can be produced each month for effective revenue management, and in compliance with the FAA Act. This position is required to complete a very large volume of work to process all revenue received to the Central Treasury Management System (CTMS) daily. 

Summary of the broad purpose of the position in relation to Government’s goals and strategies: 

• To manage receipts into the Consolidated Fund/Revenue Accounts; 
• To reconcile the Revenue Accounts; 
• To prepare and submit Revenue Statements; 
• To post surrenderable balance. 

Key Responsibilities

Technical: 

• Posts receipts to the Consolidated Fund/Revenue bank accounts; 
• Prepares Journal entries for approval; 
• Prepares Cash Books and Bank Reconciliation for the Consolidated Fund/Revenue Accounts; 
• Assists the Revenue Analyst with the preparation timely and accurate financial management reports, special reports, forecasts and statements on a periodic basis;
• Prepares other ad-hoc reports, as requested; 
• Acts as a Liaison Officer between the Treasury and other MDAs in accordance with defined procedures; 
• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Good customer and quality focus skills 
• Good analytical thinking skills 
• Good decision-making and problem-solving skills 
• Integrity 
• Results focus 

Technical: 

• Good knowledge of Accounting and Reporting 
• Good knowledge of Legislation, Policies and Procedures 
• Good use of technology 
• Knowledge of performance management 
• Emotional intelligence 
• Knowledge of Government Accounting 
• Sound knowledge of computerized accounting system 
• Knowledge of international Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)
• Good knowledge of public treasury operations 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• AAT Level 3; or 
• ACCA-CAT Level C/Level 3; or 
• ACCA Level 1; or 
• NVQJ Level 3, Accounting; or 
• Diploma in Accounting from an accredited University or Community College; or
• ASc. Degree in Business Studies/Business Administration from an accredited tertiary Institution; or 
• ASc. Degree in Accounting, MIND; Diploma in Government Accounting, MIND, Government Accounting Levels 1, 2 & 3; or 
• BSc. Degree in Accounting or Management Studies with Accounting; or
• BBA Degree; or 
• Successful completion of 3 years of any of the Bachelor’s Degree programmes mentioned above; 
• Experience in accounting with at least two (2) years’ experience in Accounting, preferably in the Public Sector. 

Special Condition Associated with the Job

• Pressured working conditions with numerous critical deadlines. 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.