ST. CATHERINE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Applications are invited from suitable qualified persons to fill the following posts in the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation:
Accounting Clerk 2 (FMG/AC 2) – (Vacant) - 2 posts, salary range $784,430 - $932,440 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
Four (4) subjects in the CXC/GCE O’ Level General Proficiency including numeric subjects and English;
Completion of relevant training at MIND;
One (1) year experience in a comparable working environment.
Accounting Clerk 2 (FMG/AC 2)Job Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the Accounting Technician 2, the Accounting Clerk 2 has the direct responsibility for processing wages and salaries, statutory deductions and other salary related documents on behalf of the Corporation.
Key Output
Smooth and efficient operations of the payroll system.
Accurate payment of salaries and deductions on the due date.
Preparation of costing regarding salary related matters.
Submission of annual returns on a timely basis.
Key Responsibilities
Calculates salaries/wages for payment;
Adjusts staff salaries where applicable and required;
Balances payroll (fortnightly) on and off control;
Ensure the prompt investigation of all queries relating to payroll and ensuring the appropriate replies;
Preparing the costing of salaries/wages and allowances relating to salary revision /increase –at the request of the Ministry of Local Government;
Maintain salary loan register;
Maintain accurate payroll records of all fortnightly employees;
Prepare payroll journals on a monthly basis to be uploaded to the financial management information system (Epicor System);
Prepare fortnightly health card (Sagicor Health);
Calculate statutory and other deductions as per salary control records and prepare the necessary vouchers for the payment of deductions on a fortnightly basis; ensure that statutory deductions are paid over on/or before the due date;
Prepares and provides monthly listing of health insurance regarding staff to Sagicor;
Any other duty(s) that may be assigned by the Chief Financial Officer or any Senior Officer vested with the administrative authority from time to time.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Working knowledge of the FAA (Act) and the Local Government (Financing and Financial Management) Act.
Working knowledge of relevant computer systems & applications relating to the maintenance of financial control and accounting records.
Knowledge of office practices and procedures, office supplies and accounting records.
Knowledge of techniques commonly used in locating errors in accounting records.
Knowledge of generally accepted auditing principles, procedures and practices.
Good time management skills.
Knowledge of government accounting and budgeting principles and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work in an efficient manner.