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Payroll Clerk - Payroll Unit

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kingston and St. Andrew, Jamaica Updated: November 25, 2024

Summary

The incumbent is responsible for performing clerical payroll duties which includes; research and abstracting historical payroll data, preparation of returns, completion of forms, assisting in the insertion of payroll data and the computation of salary arrears, etc.

Responsibilities

  • Locates and retrieves old salary records required;
  • Ensures that salary registers and other records are properly filed and stored;
  • Abstracts historical payroll data for completing forms or for memoranda or letters to be prepared based on request received;
  • Assists in the computation of salary arrears;
  • Assists in the insertion of monthly and fortnightly payroll data;
  • Assists in the batching and dispatch of payslips, pay cheques and deduction;
  • Assists in the preparation of covering payment vouchers;
  • Assists in the preparation of P45 and returns;
  • Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Desired Traits and Characteristics

  • A good work attitude;
  • Strong numerical skills.

Qualifications

  • Four (4) GCE O’ Level subjects (Grades A-C), CXC (General, Grades 1-3), SSC (Ranges 4 or 5), or City and Guilds Level 3 passes, including a numeric subject and English Language;
  • Post-secondary Certificate in Accounting and In-Service training courses in Government Accounting are assets.

Additional Information and Instructions

🗓️ Application Deadline: Applications, accompanied by résumés, should be submitted no later than Thursday, 5th December, 2024 to: Senior Director, Human Resource Management and Development Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade 2 Port Royal Street Kingston 📧 Email: recruitment@mfaft.gov.jm 👤 Subject: Payroll Clerk (FMG/AC 2) - Payroll Unit 🔑 Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. ⚠️ Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 📌 Reminder: Please ensure a copy of this circular is placed in a prominent location on the Notice Board of the Ministry/Department/Agency and brought to the attention of all eligible officers.

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Job Overview

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Title

Payroll Clerk - Payroll Unit

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Salary

$9,066 - $12,196 USD

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Email

recruitment@mfaft.gov.jm

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Work Style

On-Site
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Contract

Permanent

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Experience

Mid-Level

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Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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Sector

Private

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