Manager, Final Accounts & Reporting (FMG/PA 2)

Summary

Under the general direction of the Director Finance and Accounts, the Manager Final Accounts and Reporting is responsible for the accurate preparation and presentation of financial accounts of the RPD. 💰$4,266,270 – $5,737,658 JMD per annum

Responsibilities

• Management/Administrative:

  • • Leads, guides and manages the Final Accounts & Reporting Unit to achieve the strategic objectives of the FAB;
  • • Provides leadership when allocating assignments, establishing targets and delivering the Unit’s output;
  • • Participates in developing the FAB’s Corporate and Strategic Plans, as well as its objectives, strategies and individual workplans;
  • • Participates in the preparation and/or maintenance of the FAB’s Procedural Manual;
  • • Ensures that staff members are provided with the appropriate tools, and have access to the relevant documentation, to enhance their performance;
  • • Ensures that staff members are adequately trained in the preparation of final accounts;
  • • Convenes periodic team meetings to assess accomplishments and address any concerns which could impact and/or prevent the Unit from delivering output, in accordance with agreed targets and timelines;
  • • Maintains cordial and professional relationships with external and internal stakeholders and visitors;
  • • Ensures that staff members follow the appropriate example which has been set;
  • • Represents the RPD at meetings, conferences, and seminars.

• Technical/Professional:

  • • Oversees the preparation of Final Accounts of the Department in accordance with the Financial Administration and Audit (FAA) Act, FAA Regulations and Instructions, Accounting Standards, circulars and internal procedures;
  • • Oversees the preparation of bank reconciliation statements;
  • • Reviews financials and appropriation accounts prepared by Department;
  • • Reviews financials and appropriation accounts prepared by Department;
  • • Ensures that the prepared accounts are true and fair;
  • • Ensures that accounts are presented in a timely manner;
  • • Responds to audit and other queries, and provides information requested in relation to prepared financial statements and appropriation accounts;
  • • Reports periodically to the Director - FAB on the status of the statements for the monthly and annual accounts;
  • • Prepares and presents a plan of action to clear any existing accounting arrears;
  • • Analyses Financial Statements and Annual Reports and provides instructions to correct errors; provides feedback on RPD projects;
  • • Directs the preparation of ad hoc reports;
  • • Authorises transactions/vouchers.

• Human Resource:

  • • Provides leadership and guidance to the Unit’s staff through coaching, mentoring, training and motivating them towards achieving all goals;
  • • Demonstrates the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct in order to promote confidence and trust in the output of the Unit;
  • • Develops and manages performance by establishing and agreeing to goals and performance targets for each staff member;
  • • Manages the welfare and development of staff members through the timely preparation of performance appraisals and feedback, and makes recommendations for appropriate training, as required;
  • • Ensures that proper working conditions exist for the staff;
  • • Participates in the recruitment, transfer, promotion, and cross-training processes for the Unit’s staff;
  • • Ensures that all staff members have knowledge of and adhere to the policies, procedures and regulations of the Department.

• Stakeholder Relationship:

  • • Adheres to the established service excellence principles, standards and deliverables for the Unit;
  • • Ensures that all staff members’ responsibilities, with respect to customer service, are respected, upheld and measured;
  • • Monitors and verifies the adequacy and effectiveness of the Unit’s performance in relation to customer service responsibilities;
  • • Performs any other related duties as assigned from time to time.

Required Skills

• • Excellent management, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• • Possesses high ethical conduct and integrity.
• • Competent in use of computer hardware with knowledge of relevant software applications.
• • Critical thinking with developed analytical skills, as well as abilities to identify risk and any attendant levels of impact.
• • Proficient in preparation and analysis of financial statements and other accounting reports.
• • An excellent knowledge of the RPD’s overall strategic plan and its responsibilities with respect to achieving its targets.
• • Teamwork.
• • Communication.

• Excellent knowledge of:

  • • Accounting Principles and Practices as well as Public Administration
  • • the Government of Jamaica’s (GOJ’s) Accounting Standards
  • • the Financial Administration and Audit Act, (The FAA Act, FAA Act Regulations and FAA Instructions), other legislation, and relevant financial circulars
  • • the public expenditure policy environment and goals.
• • Good knowledge of related GOJ Financial systems.
• • Knowledge of related GOJ operations and Public Sector matters
• • Working knowledge of Public Finance Legal Framework and Public Finance Management Reforms.

Qualifications

• • BSc Degree in Accounting/Management Studies with Accounting, or BBA Degree from an accredited university with four years related experience or
• • ACCA Level 2 along with four years’ related experience or
• • Asc. Degree in Accounting, MIND, along with a Diploma in Government Accounting (MIND) with four years’ related experience.
• • Supervisory experience would be an asset.

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special Condition Associated with the Job:

  • • Traveling may be required.
  • • There can be stress especially when meeting deadlines.
  • • Extended working hours may be expected.

Applications accompanied by Résumés should be submitted no later than Monday, 3rd February, 2025 to: The Commissioner Revenue Protection Department 1 Shalimar Avenue Kingston 3 ✉️ Email: rpdjobs@mof.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject Line: Manager, Final Accounts & Reporting (FMG/PA 2) Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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