In-house Clerk-(RMG/TA 1)

IN-HOUSE CLERK - (CONTRACT: 1 POSITION)
 
Summary of Duties:

  • Performs clerical support duties as needed to assist the general public in specialized fee collection or similar processes requiring the acceptance of monies in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Calculates fees due and answers customer queries.
  • Updates and maintains accurate automated records relating to specialized function. 

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Four CXC subjects including Mathematics and English Language
  • At least one (1) year related work experience. 

Specific Knowledge:

  • Standard office practices; proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Skill in: reading, writing, math and basic accounting/bookkeeping; operating a 10-key by touch and standard office equipment including a calculator and cash register; word processing, data entry, and basic spreadsheets.
  • Ability to: maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work activities; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; understand and follow clear work instructions; distill relevant and useful elements from vast amounts of information; and multi-task. 

The incumbent should:

  • Possess excellent telephone etiquette
  • Should be proactive
  • Have a pleasant personality and should be highly motivated
  • Be a team player and extremely flexible
  • Possess excellent interpersonal skills
  • Possess excellent written and oral skills
  • Possess the ability to work on own initiative
  • Be goal and detailed oriented 

Salary range: $575,667.00-$684,287.00 per annum
 

Applications should be accompanied by documentary evidence of age, NIS, TRN and qualifications together with the names and addresses of two (2) referees.  Kindly address applications to: Chief Administrative Manager, Portmore Municipal Council,                          81-86 Portmore Pines Plaza, Greater Portmore, St. Catherine                                          
 
Closing date: August 21, 2015               
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.