Payroll Officer (FMG/AT 2)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical/Professional Responsibilities: 

• Calculates and prepares payroll with accuracy; 
• Inserts monthly and fortnightly salary details on the Turbo Pay; 
• Checks and ensure accuracy of the interim payroll details; 
• Adjusts payroll as per changes in employment status and or other GOJ instructions;
• Inserts payments on FINMAN all vouchers related to allowances not paid on the payroll system; 
• Prepares NHT/NIS payment database; 
• Investigates and responds to queries regarding payroll issues; 
• Co-signs NHT and NIS Letters. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of the FAA Act and other government accounting guidelines;
• Knowledge of Accounting Procedures and GOJ Chart of Accounts; 
• Knowledge of the Procurement Guidelines; 
• Good knowledge of GOJ and Ministry’s Policies and Procedures; 
• Knowledge of Internal Controls; 
• Knowledge of Payroll processing; 
• Skill in operating computerized accounting systems (GFMS). 

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• AAT Level 2; 
• ACCA CAT Level B Level 2; 
• NVQJ Level 2, Accounting; 
• Certificate in Accounting from a n accredited University; 
• Completion of second year of the B Sc. Degree in Accounting/ Management Studies with Accounting or BBA Degree at an accredited University; 
• ASc. Degree in Business Studies/ Business Administration/Management;
• ASc. Degree in Accounting from the Management Institute for National Development (MIND); or 
• Certificate in Government Accounting Level 2. 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• Typical working condition; no adverse working condition 

The Department of Correctional Services thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.