Subject: Business Communication

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Task: Write an application letter and resume based on the job advertisement given below. (please see grading rubric for guidance)

The following vacancy was posted in the magazine Jobs for Today in JA. Send in your application for the job along with your resume. Post: Accounting Technician Location: Kingston Date Posted: March 5, 2023 Expiry Date: March 22, 2023 Under the supervision of the Accountant, the incumbent is responsible for carrying out accounting activities, recording procedures and complying with the Financial Administration and Audit Act (FAA). Key Responsibilities: - Checks and calculates Employees' Time Sheets; - Prepares Fortnightly Salaries; - Prepares personal and statutory deductions; - Prepares and submits salary vouchers for reimbursement; - Maintains salary control and employee records; - Maintains Statutory Deduction cards and prepares Annual Returns for various Agencies; - Writes and signs cheques; - Reconciles the Division's commercial bank accounts; - Assists with the preparation of Tax Withholding Certificates; - Informs the Accountant and the bank of existing errors found on statements; writes the bank and follows up until the inaccuracies are remedied or corrected; Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies - Excellent knowledge of the FAA Act - Excellent knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word - Excellent office practices and procedures - Excellent organizing and time management skills - Excellent customer services skills - Excellent written and oral communication skills Minimum Required Qualification and Experience - AAT Level 1; or - Certificate in Accounting from an accredited University; or - Completion of first year in B.Sc. Degree In Accounting/Management Studies with Accounting, or - Completion of first year BBA Degree in Accounting/Business Administration/Business Studies from an accredited tertiary institution. Email application letter and resume to: The Human Resource Manager jobs.jm/accountingtechnician.com