Under the supervision of the Management Accountant, the Collection Officer is responsible for collecting and lodging public monies, and for the maintenance of Petty Cash Imprest.

• Assists in the maintenance of a filing system for financial documents.

• Logs cheques and generates voucher numbers.

• Verifies entries in the value book against the money received.

• Prepares lodgements for the bank.

• Maintains the Petty Cash imprest.

• Enters all cheques received in the cheques book and prepares cheques

for paymentas the need arises.

• Issues receipts and invoice books and keeps a record for purposes of

internal control and audit.

• Maintains records of all auxiliary and official receipts.

• Collects fees for registration of intellectual property and assists with

customer queries.

• Ensures all ISO 9001:2015 related duties are completed and participation

in all activities as required.

• Checks the accuracy of invoices submitted.

• Prepares trend analysis reports for receipts and disbursement.

• Performs other related duties assigned.

• Oral communication

• Written communication

• Teamwork and cooperation

• Customer and quality focus

• Knowledge of Government Accounting principles.

• Computer literacy.

• Ability to carry out all aspects of the job effectively and efficiently.

• Knowledge of Peachtree Accounting Software

• Knowledge of GOJ FAA Act

• Four (4) CXC or GCE Ordinary Level subjects including Mathematics or

Accounts and English Language

• MIND Certificate in Government Accounting would be an asset

• One (1) year related working experience in a similar capacity

Applications accompanied by resume should be submitted no later than

Sunday, April 30, 2023 to:

Director,

Human Resource Management and Administration

Jamaica Intellectual Property Office

18 Trafalgar Road

Kingston 10

Please note that we thank all for responding, but only short-listed applicants will be contacted