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Payroll Officer (FMG/AT 2)

Department of Government Chemist Kingston and St. Andrew, Jamaica Updated: April 27, 2025

Summary

Under the supervision of the Director, Finance and Accounts, the Payroll Officer is responsible for preparing all Commitments and Payments, as well as performing cashiering duties. 💰 $1,711,060 - $2,301,186 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares Utility Report for submission to the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service (MoFPS);
  • Prepares report on GCT withheld from suppliers, for submission to MoFPS
  • Prepares Commitments and Payments;
  • Prepares Journal Vouchers;
  • Maintains files for all Commitments and Payment Vouchers;
  • Performs cashiering duties.

Required Skills

  • Working knowledge of the GoJ Accounting Principles, Guidelines and Law
  • Working knowledge of the GoJ Public Procurement Guidelines and Act, 2015
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good organizing skills
  • Knowledge of Government Financial Management System (GFMS) Software

Qualifications

  • AAT Level 2; or
  • ACCA-CAT Level B/Level 2; or
  • NVQJ Level 2, Accounting; or
  • Certificate in Accounting from an accredited University; or
  • Completion of second year of the BSc. Degree in Accounting/Management Studies with Accounting or BBA Degree at an accredited University;
  • ASc. Degree in Business Studies/ Business Administration/Management Studies; or
  • ASc. Degree in Accounting from the Management Institute for National Development (MIND); or
  • Certificate in Government Accounting Level 2.

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 to: The Government Chemist Department of Government Chemist Hope Complex Hope Gardens Kingston 6 ✉️ Email: government.chemist@moh.gov.jm 🔑 Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. ⚠️ Note: We appreciate all responses but only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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Title

Payroll Officer (FMG/AT 2)

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Salary

See Description

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Email

government.chemist@moh.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

Associate's Degree

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Sector

Public

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