Payroll Officer (FMG/AT 2)

Organisation
Department of Government Chemist
Reference
VAC-56422
Contract Type
Not Vacant
Industries
Accounting & Finance
Location
Kingston
Salary & Benefits
$1,711,060 - $2,301,186 per annum
Date Posted
08/04/2025
Expiry Date
08/05/2025
Under the supervision of the Director, Finance and Accounts, the Payroll Officer is responsible for preparing all Commitments and Payments, as well as performing cashiering duties.

 

Key Responsibilities

Technical/Professional: 

  • Prepares Utility Report for submission to the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service (MoFPS); 
  • Prepares report on GCT withheld from suppliers, for submission to MoFPS
  • Prepares Commitments and Payments; 
  • Prepares Journal Vouchers; 
  • Maintains files for all Commitments and Payment Vouchers; 
  • Performs cashiering duties. 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

  • Working knowledge of the GoJ Accounting Principles, Guidelines and Law
  • Working knowledge of the GoJ Public Procurement Guidelines and Act, 2015
  • Good oral and written communication skills 
  • Good interpersonal skills 
  • Good organizing skills 
  • Knowledge of Government Financial Management System (GFMS) Software 

 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

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

 

 

 

 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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