ST. CATHERINE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Applications are invited from suitable qualified persons to fill the following posts in the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation:
Cashier (FMG/CS 2) - (Vacant), salary range $735,001 - $873,685 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.
Four (4) CXC/GCE O’ Level subjects inclusive of English Language and a numeric subject.
Completion of the relevant training at MIND would be an asset.
One (1) year experience in a comparable working environment.
Certificate in Accounting from a post - Secondary Institutions and In-Service courses in Government Accounting and voucher preparations would be an asset.
Cashier (FMG/CS 2)Job Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the Accounting Technician 2, the Cashier is responsible for receiving, issuing receipts for cash and cheques, the accurate collection and lodgement of all monies on the behalf of the Corporation. In addition, the incumbent will also be responsible to disburse cheques drawn on the Corporation’s accounts.
Key Output
Ensure all fees are receipted and deposited to the specified Corporation’s bank accounts on a daily basis.
Ensure reconciliation of lodgements with receipts prepared.
Ensure that all cheques are issued according to the relevant financial instructions.
Ensure the safe keeping of all unissued cheques.Key Responsibilities
Prepare and issue receipts for cash, wire transfers and cheques collected, ensuring that all amounts received are correct and receipts are properly drawn;
Prepare lodgements for relevant bank accounts;
Secure receipt books and payment received;
Balancing of daily cash collected then posting total payments to the Epicor Systems;
Maintains custody of cheques and valuables;
Issues cheque(s) to payees upon proper identification;
Ensures that payees are advised promptly whenever cheques are ready in order to eliminate the possibility of holding stale dated cheques;
Ensuring that cheques for utility companies (electricity, water and telephone) are paid over promptly;
Affix receipts upon receiving goods/service then attach to payment vouchers;
Keep subsidiary ledger on which receipts of payment for lease and rental of the corporation’s properties are entered;
Collect and record cash daily from collections (parking permit), building plans, etcetera;
Special assignments may be assigned within the ambit of the position;
Any other duties that may be assigned by the Chief Financial Officer or Senior Officer from time to time.
Performance Standards
Accounting standards and procedures are adhered to according to established guidelines and standards.
Key deliverables are produced within agreed time frame to required standards.
Confidentiality and integrity are exercised.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Good oral communication skills and written skills.
Good interpersonal and customer relations skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Sound integrity, ethics exercised in the performance of duties.
Knowledge of the FAA Act and other associated legislations.
Knowledge of the Local Government (Financing and Financial Management) Act.
Good knowledge of Government of Jamaica (GOJ) and Ministry policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the Government Accounting procedures.
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience