Job vacancy Deposit Subsidiary Officer

Kingston

OrganisationPost and Telecommunications DepartmentReferenceVAC-48979Contract TypeNot VacantIndustriesAccounting & FinanceLocationKingstonSalary & Benefits$1,550,136 € $2,084,761 per annumDate Posted20/03/2024Expiry Date03/04/2024Under the direct supervision of the Director, Final Accounts the Deposit Subsidiary Officer (FMG/AT1) is responsible for the preparation of accurate and timely Subsidiary Departmental Deposit Statements.

 

Key Responsibilities

Management/Administrative: 

• Collaborate with direct supervisor in the preparation of Individual Work Plan for signing and submission; 

Technical/Professional: 

• Prepare and maintain the Departmental Deposit Subsidiary Ledger Account with the Departmental Deposit Main Ledger in accordance with the FAA Act, its Instructions and Regulations by: 
• Collect Departmental Deposit Journal from the District Postmaster Section and Payments Section; 
• Check to ensure that the details of the deposit are written on Journals;
• Check to ensure that the journals are correct; 
• Post details of the Deposit Journals to the subsidiary Departmental Deposit Ledger;
• Ensure that the total details of Depositors in the Deposit Subsidiary Ledger corresponds with the total in the Main Deposit Ledger; 
• Prepare the list of Postmasters with outstanding lodgements; 
• Ensure that the amount for outstanding lodgements in the Subsidiary Ledger corresponds with the total District Postmaster Advances in Main Ledger; 
• Prepare Subsidiary Deposit Statement; 
• Prepare Subsidiary Deposit Advances Statement. 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices 
• Knowledge of computer data entry 
• Knowledge of the FAA Act 
• Knowledge of Government procedures and policies 
• Ability to effectively balance accounts 
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills 

 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• AAT Level 1; 
• ACCA-CAT Level 1/Level A; 
• Certificate in Public Administration, e.g. UWI; 
• Certificate in Management Studies, University e.g. 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 Associate Degree in Accounting/Business Administration/ Business Studies from an accredited tertiary institution. 
• One (1) year working experience in the Public Sector Accounting 

 

Special Conditions Associated with The Job

• Typical office environment but will be required to work long hours, after hours and on weekends and public holidays, when the need arises.

 

 

 

 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

 

21 Jun, 2024 (55 days left)