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Tourism Product Development Co.Government of JamaicaHomeAboutAbout TPDCoExecutive ManagementBoard of DirectorsOur PartnersAnnual ReportsTPDCo BrochuresNewsBlogJamaica’s Tourism Titans PodcastReference DocumentsJob OpportunitiesTendersContact UsTourism Service Excellence AwardsServicesCOVID-19 Health ProtocolsProduct Quality & TrainingProduct DevelopmentProjectsVisitor Safety & ExperienceCraft DevelopmentHIV ProgrammeLicensingLicensingLaws & RegulationsFAQsAccommodationsAttractionsBike RentalCar RentalContract CarriageCraft TradersDomestic ToursIn-BondsPlaces of Interest/Places of Worship – ApprovalTour OperatorsTravel AgenciesTravel Halts- ApprovalWater SportsDestination Assurance CouncilsDestination Assurance CouncilsFalmouthKingstonMontego BayNegrilOcho RiosPortlandSouth CoastTPDCo EventsTPDCO Craft with a Difference – A Black Friday Weekend ExtravaganzaTourism Recycling Partnership InitiativeShopMy accountShopAccounting Clerk/Typist- KingstonAccounting Clerk/Typist- KingstonTender Process BeginsTender close date:The Tourism Product Development Company Ltd. (TPDCo.) Is Seeking To Identify a Qualified, Motivated And Result-oriented Professional To Fill The Following Vacant PositionAccounting Clerk/Typist- KingstonUnder the supervision of the Accountant, the Accounting Clerk/Typist will provide assistance to the Finance Unit to ensure that matters pertaining to both internal and external customers are treated with the confidentiality and urgency required. The Accounting Clerk/Typist will ensure that all receivables accounting activities are completed in a timely manner to meet specified deadlines. The Accounting Clerk/Typist will ensure that all assigned duties are accurately completed.Key ResponsibilitiesAssists with preparation of the Bank Reconciliation for the following TPDCo’s Bank Accounts: Savings, Recurrent and Payroll.Issues receipts and prepares lodgments which include:Preparation and input of receipt summary.Preparation of monthly JADCO statements and distribution.Updates the Receivables Ledger re: invoices and payments.Assists with Payroll Payments.Enter all payroll related payments to system.Updates journals re payroll.Prepares Statutory Payments.Analyses the general ledger accounts re: trial balance on a monthly basis.Maintain TPDCo’s pension database, including the monthly input of all employee pension data.Analyses and provides an explanation for variances in respect of the general ledger accounts and training fees.Enters receipt transaction in the general ledger and sub-ledger.Any other tasks that are congruous with the organizational goals and objectives.Performance StandardsInformation inputted in Sage 300 weekly for Reconciliation of TPDCo.’s saving accounts.Reconciliation of Motor Vehicle and Staff Loan GL Accounts monthly.Prepares JADCO statements monthly.Invoices for JADCO properties and other leases prepared and dispatched monthly.Journals prepared monthly and as required.Monthly reconciliation of all receivables GL accountsMaintain Receivables collection log sheetMaintenance of fixed assets registerAudit Schedules prepared monthlyRequired CompetenciesThe post-holder will be able to demonstrate:Functional/Occupational CompetenceProficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, Oracle HCM and Sage 300.Knowledge of current accounting practices.Effective and efficient time management skills.Ability to use reasoning power and judgment.Ability to achieve and maintain a high level of accuracy.Behavioural CompetencesWorks effectively with other team members to achieve team goals.Ability to function on own initiative.Minimum Required Education And ExperienceCertificate in Accounts or other related fields.Five (5) CXC/GCE O’Level passes including Mathematics, English Language and Accounts.At least three (3) years’ experience in a similar position.OR“Any Equivalent Combination Of Qualifications And Experience”Applications should be e-mailed to jobs@tpdco.org for the attention of The Executive Human Resource Manager no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday September 12, 2025. 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