Court Accountant (FMG/PA 1)

Summary

Under the leadership and direction of the Court Operations Manager and oversight from the Court Accounts Section, the Court Accountant is primarily responsible for managing the financial management processes and systems concerning collection of judicial fines and related accounting provision, such as the operation of specialized accounts including the Suitors, Maintenance/Family, etc. in the local Court system. Additionally, the Court Accountant also provides budgeting advice, analysis and meaningful reports on the financial position of an assigned Parish/Family/Traffic or any other specialized Court to assist in strategic plans and make informed decisions that support the operations of the Finance and Accounts Branch. Chapelton Family Court, Clarendon Parish Court, Manchester Family Court and Trelawny Parish/Family Court 💰Basic Salary: $1,711,060 - $2,301,186 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

• Technical/Professional:

  • • Manages the financial, budget operations and coordination across the Parish/Family/Traffic Court to meet statutory requirements and the directives of the Judiciary and Ministry of Finance and the Public Service (MoFPS);
  • • Manages the full cash management function for a range of accounts at the local Parish/Family/Traffic or any other specialized Court, for example

• Management/Administrative:

  • • Manages the development of the Section’s Corporate/Operational Plans, Budget and Individual Work Plans;
  • • Supervises preparation of reports to Court Operations Manager, Director, Court Accounts, Senior Executives and other relevant stakeholders;
  • • Represents PFO at meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars.

• Human Resource:

  • • Provides leadership and guidance through effective planning, delegation, communication, training, mentoring and coaching of high-performing audit professionals who possess outstanding knowledge, experience, ethics and integrity;
  • • Evaluates and monitors the performance of staff in the Division and implements appropriate strategies;
  • • Co-ordinates the development of Individual Work Plans and recommends performance targets for the staff assigned;
  • • Participates in the recruitment and training of staff of the Division;
  • • Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Required Skills

• • Knowledge of Financial and Accounting Principles and Practices – collections and safe custody of funds;
• • Knowledge of the preparation of Financial Statements and Reports;
• • Knowledge of Audit Principles and Techniques;
• • Knowledge of the Public Finance Legal Framework (FAA Act and Regulations and Instructions) Public Expenditure Policy and Public Finance Management Reforms;
• • Knowledge of, and experience in, GOJ operations and Public Sector matters;
• • A strong sense of trust and a high level of confidentiality and integrity;
• • Knowledge of GOJ ICT Finance and Accounting systems;
• • A high level of initiative and self-motivation;
• • Demonstrated interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• • Knowledge of computerized systems and software, with an emphasis on the MS Office suite and projects;
• • Good oral and written communication skills;
• • Ability to work in teams.

Qualifications

• • 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
• • A.Sc Degree in Business Studies/Management Studies/Business Administration from an accredited tertiary institution; or
• • A.Sc in Accounting, MIND; or
• • Diploma in Government Accounting, MIND, Government Accounting levels 1,2 3; or
• • B.Sc Degree in Accounting/Management Studies with Accounting or BBA Degree from an accredited tertiary University.

Additional Information and Instructions

Special Conditions Associated with the Job: The environment is fast paced with on-going interactions with critical stakeholders and meeting tight deadlines which will result in high degrees of pressure, on occasions; Will be required to travel locally to attend conferences, seminars, meetings and visit outstations. Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Friday, 27th December, 2024 to: Senior Director Human Resource Management and Administration Court Administration Division Public Building West King Street Kingston 📧 Email: hrma@cad.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject: Court Accountant (FMG/PA 1) - Chapelton Family Court, Clarendon Parish Court, Manchester Family Court and Trelawny Parish/Family Court, 🔑 Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. ⚠️ Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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