Payroll Technician (FMG/AT 1)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical/Professional Responsibilities: 

• Enters payroll information for managers, monthly and fortnightly staff on turbo pay;
• Filing adjustment correspondence in the relevant salary information file;
• Prepare salary controls and update travel registers; 
• Preparing monthly remittances for upload; 
• Printing payrolls for fortnightly and/or monthly staff; 
• Assists with the preparation of statutory and deduction payment vouchers and annual returns; 
• Calculates and prepares payroll with accuracy; 
• Checks and ensure accuracy of the interim payroll details; 
• Investigates and responds to queries regarding payroll issues. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of the FAA Act and other associated accounting guidelines;
• Knowledge of Accounting Procedures and GOJ Chart of Accounts; 
• 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 1; 
• ACCA-CAT Level 1/Level A; 
• Certificate in Public Administration, UWI; 
• Certificate in Management Studies, UWI; 
• Diploma in Business Administration/Studies from a Community College;
• NVQJ Level 1, Accounting; 
• Certificate in Accounting from an accredited University; 
• Certificate in Government Accounting Level 1; 
• Completion of the first year of the BSc. Degree in Accounting/Management Studies with Accounting, or BBA Degree at an accredited University; or 
• Completion of first year of the ASc. Degree in Accounting/Business Administration/ Business Studies from an accredited tertiary institution. 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. 
• General office environment with standard office equipment available.  
• The working environment is generally favorable.
• Working in a high-risk environment. 

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