Government of JamaicaGovernment of Jamaica
Job Description: 

FINAL ACCOUNTS OFFICER

(LEVEL 4)

 

This position reports to the Supervisor, Final Accounts & Reporting.

Job Purpose

To prepare accounting records and to maintain and store these records in accordance with GAAP, FAA Act and established organizational guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical /Professional Responsibilities

  • Monitors electronically, the Agency’s bank accounts maintained at the Corporate Office.
  • Upkeep of the warrants receivable account.
  • Maintains the electronic cash book.
  • Reconciles all bank accounts held by the Agency with the exception of those relating to the Property Accounts Unit, and prepares related statements.
  • Liaises with banks to facilitate the correction of any errors to be made to the Agency’s bank accounts.
  • Files records (lodgment slips, etc.).
  • Provides daily/weekly updates of bank balances to Supervisor/Finance Manager to facilitate decision making.
  • Prepares monthly journals with accompanying supporting documents in relation to expenditure credits and advance receivables.
  • Assists with the maintenance of fixed assets register on Sage Accpac.
  • Assists with the monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts.

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience

  • AAT  (Level 2) or CAT (Level B); OR
  • Diploma, Accounting from a recognized institution; OR
  • Government Accounting (Level 2).
  • Two (2) years’ experience working with bank reconciliation.

 

A letter of application accompanied by a Résumé should be submitted no later than May 22, 2023 to jobapplications@nla.gov.jm for the attention of:

 

The Director, Human Resource Management & Development

National Land Agency

8 Ardenne Road

Kingston 10

 

We appreciate all responses but only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Workshops

Land Registration and Conveyancing Workshop starts September 10, 2024

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Contacts

For general information about our services, please contact us at:

  • asknla@nla.gov.jm
  • +876.750.5263
  • +876.946.5263
  • +876.418.5089
  • 8 Ardenne Road Kingston 10