Trust Accounting Officer

To document and record all financial transactions of Estates/Beneficiaries and reconcile all accounts

ADMINISTRATOR-GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT

• To document and record all financial transactions of Estates/Beneficiaries and reconcile all accounts.

• General ledgers maintained.
• Monthly reconciliations prepared.
• Interest calculated.

• Accurate interest is calculated for all Estate/Beneficiary Trust accounts.
• General Ledgers, monthly reconciliations and statements are prepared in accordance with stipulated guidelines, policies and procedures and agreed timeframes.
• Agency policies and procedures are strictly followed.
• Confidentiality and integrity is exercised.

• Calculate interest earned from investments
• Maintain and monitor General Journals and General Ledgers and ensure that all appropriate entries are made.
• Maintain individual Savings Account(s) for Estate/Beneficiaries.
• Liaise with Case Officers and advise on the status of Estate/Beneficiary accounts.
• Reconcile General Ledger and ensure this is in tandem with Savings and Investment Ledger.
• Perform other related duties assigned from time to time by the Chief Trust Accountant.

• Verify all amounts to be invested.
• Verify all amounts to be paid.

• Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of relevant computer applications including spreadsheet packages.
• Detail conscious.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Five (5) subjects at GCE O’Level/CXC General Proficiency level including English Language and Mathematics/Accounts.
• AAT Level I or equivalent qualification/training.
• One (1) year’s related work experience.