Accountant 2 (FMG/PA 2)

Summary

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness with responsibility for the management and delivery of public health services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland, is seeking to fill the position of Accountant 2 (FMG/PA 2), at the St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital. Reporting to the Public Health Nurse 3 the incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the administration of nursing services within the Health Department. The incumbent is required to ensure that current and accurate sub-ledger records are maintained, compliance with the Authority’s financial policies and procedures, implement proper financial systems and procedures for the management of sub-ledger accounts. The officer will also be responsible for monitoring financial activities of programmes and the hospital along with other accounting assignments. Salary Range: 💰 $4,266,270 – $5,737,658 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

• • Ensure approval for expenditure against established operating plans and established processing procedures.
• • Monitors the lodgment of fees and preparation relevant fee report
• • Supervise the procurement process to ensure compliance with GOJ Public Procurement Guidelines.
• • Supervises the security and storage of records to facilitate smooth internal and external annual audit reviews.
• • Supervises the preparation of bank reconciliations on a monthly basis and that reports produced to ensure strict Cash Management procedures are maintained.
• • Maintain the integrity, accuracy, control and timeliness of vouchers and cheque payment.
• • Supervises the maintenance of asset register of equipment and other assets of the Facility.
• • Supervises the payroll functions to ensure accuracy and efficiency is maintained
• • Verify inventory list of equipment, furniture,
• • Perform any other related duties to the position or as requested by the Chief Executive officer.

Required Skills

• • Knowledge of all aspects of accountancy
• • Knowledge and maintenance of internal control procedures.
• • Practical experience of EDP systems and their applications.
• • Implementation and maintenance of proper financial management control systems.
• • Knowledge of the management of budgets and inventory systems.

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Management Studies with Accounting or BBA Degree from an accredited University; OR
• • ACCA Level 2; OR
• • NVQ-J Level 5, Accounting; OR
• • Associate Degree in Accounting, MIND along with the Diploma in Government Accounting, MIND

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications letter along with resumé should be submitted no later than Tuesday, 2025 February 11 to: The Director, Human Resource Management & Development North East Regional Health Authority 34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre Ocho Rios, St. Ann 📧 Email: jobs@nerha.gov.jm 📠 Fax: (876) 795-2747 ⭐ Subject: Accountant 2 (FMG/PA 2) 🙏 Note: We thank all applicants for responding; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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