JOB TITLE: Finance Officer
LOCATION: Ministry of Health, Kingston
DESCRIPTION: Coordinate the preparation of budgets for all projects for submission to the Ministry of Finance; Coordinate the monthly and quarterly review of the budget in keeping with actual expenditure; Coordinate the preparation of cash flows for all projects for submission to PPI Unit in the Ministry of Health; Assist in the coordination of the timely preparation and review of reports due to the funding agencies and the Government of Jamaica; Prepare the annual budget to be submitted to the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service (MoFPS); Prepare quarterly cash flow projections to be submitted to the MoFPS and the Project Planning and Implementation (PPI) Unit in the Ministry of Health (MoH); Ensure that all project funds receipted by the Accounting Assistant are deposited to bank account; Review and sign off on the accuracy of the bank reconciliation statements.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor degree in accounting from a recognized University/ Institute or ACCA level II; Relevant working experience in Financial Management of at least 3 years; Experience in ACCPAC Accounting Software would be an asset; Ability to use software applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet; Must possess good communication skills; Experience with procurement and financial procedures of international funding agencies would be an asset
CONTACT INFORMATION: The Director, National HIV/STI Program, Ministry of Health, 4th Floor, 2-4 King Street, Kingston
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 12, 2014