Accounting Technician (FMG/AT 3)

Summary

Under the supervision of the Court Accountant, the Accounting Technician will provide technical support in the day-to-day operations in the Family Court. The Officer will aid the processing of payments concerning the warrants of Distringas and Capias (D&C) and the Bail Refund procedures. Manchester Family Court, Chapelton Family Court, Trelawny Parish/Family Court and Hanover Parish Court 💰Basic Salary: $2,190,302 - $2,945,712 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

• Technical/Professional:

  • • Processes and reconciles payments concerning Warrants of Distringas and Capias to facilitate station and court bail procedures/protocols;
  • • Processes and reconciles high transaction accounts with strict procedures and systems around the receipt and payment of monies to claimants, under the maintenance/family accounts and generates required reports monthly;
  • • Processes Bail Refund documentation/correspondence to facilitate reimbursement of bail funds, once legal matters have been disposed of in keeping with any other judicial approvals;
  • • Processes payment documentation such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements and statements for upload to the applicable system and/or dispatch to the Finance and Accounts Branch;
  • • Maintains and disburses Petty Cash, Maintenance and Stamp Imprests, making authorized payments and obtains cash reimbursements, when necessary, in accordance with established procedures.

• Management/Administrative:

  • • Develops Individual Work Plans based on alignment with the overall plan for the Section;
  • • Participates in meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences, as required;
  • • Prepares reports and programme documents, as required;
  • • Maintains customer service principles, standards and measurements.

• Human Resource:

  • • Contributes to and maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and commitment to the Division’s and Organization’s goals;
  • • Assists with the preparation of and conducts presentations on role of Division/Unit for the Orientation and Onboarding programme;
  • • 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;
• • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• • Strong leadership skills;
• • Knowledge of computerized systems and software, with an emphasis on the MS Office suite and projects.

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
• • ASc. Degree in Business Studies/Business Administration from an accredited tertiary Institution; or
• • ASc. Degree in Accounting from MIND; or
• • Diploma in Government Accounting, MIND, Government Accounting Level 1, 2, & 3; or
• • BSc. Degree in Accounting or Management Studies with Accounting; or
• • BBA Degree; or
• • Successful completion of 3 years of any of the Bachelor’s Degree programmes mentioned above.

Additional Information and Instructions

Special Conditions Associated with the Job: Work will be conducted in an office outfitted with standard office equipment and specialized software. 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: Accounting Technician (FMG/AT 3) - Manchester Family Court, Chapelton Family Court, Trelawny Parish/Family Court and Hanover Parish 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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