Senior Payroll Officer (FMG/AT 3)

Key Responsibilities

Technical: 

• Ensures that payroll (monthly/fortnightly) are accurately calculated and submitted in the stipulated time frame for payment; 
• Prepares all salary-related reports in a timely manner; 
• Updates of the Payroll Software within the stipulated time frame; 
• Ensures that all anomalies are promptly investigated and corrected; 
• Certifies payment vouchers of allowances prepared by Salary Officer; 
• Ensures the accuracy of the Interim Payroll information; 
• Addresses any payroll-related concerns/issues that may arise; 
• Verifies the statutory deduction letters prepared for clients; 
• Uploads to the Central Payroll Processing System (CPPS) payroll changes for approval by the Manager, Accounts Payable and Payroll in the stipulated time frame; 
• Prepares requisition for statutory payments to be made; 
• Reviews all employees’ allowances subsistence, supper, out of base; 
• Files SO1 and SO2 forms with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) within the stipulated time frame; 
• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time. 

Human Resource: 

• Conducts performance reviews for direct report(s); 
• Assists in the preparation of Work Plans; 
• Mentors staff towards achieving job fulfilment and general staff development; 
• Provides ongoing feedback to staff on their performance; 
• Assists with orientation and training of new staff. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of Government Accounting and Financial Management Electronic System; 
• Working knowledge of the Financial Administration and Audit (FAA) Act; 
• Good oral and written communication skills; 
• Excellent planning and organizing skills; 
• Excellent problem-solving skills; 
• Skill in operating a computerized accounting system. 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

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

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.