Financial Management GroupFMG/AC & FMG/AUC
Jamaica Accounting Clerk (Government)
J$1.4M-J$2.3M per annum
3 official grade levels · Entry-level accounts and audit support in the public sector
Entry LevelPay Bands 3-4
What is an Accounting Clerk in Jamaica’s Civil Service?
Accounting Clerks (FMG/AC) and Audit Clerks (FMG/AUC) provide foundational administrative support to government finance departments. These roles are ideal entry points for school leavers with Principles of Accounts at CXC and ambitions to build a career in public sector finance.
Official Grade Levels & Salary Scale (Effective 1 April 2024)
| Grade | Pay Band | Annual Salary | Typical Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC 1 | Band 3 | J$1,439,455-J$1,935,907 p.a. | Accounting Clerk I – filing, data entry, processing vouchers |
| AC 2 | Band 3 | J$1,439,455-J$1,935,907 p.a. | Accounting Clerk II – vote books, assisting with reconciliations |
| AUC 1 | Band 4 | J$1,711,060-J$2,301,186 p.a. | Audit Clerk I – supporting internal audit unit, collating workpapers |
How to Apply
Vacancies are advertised on the Jamaica Civil Service portal (publicservice.gov.jm). Applications are submitted to the relevant Permanent Secretary or Human Resource Management department.
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