Financial Investment Officer

at  Government of Saskatchewan

Financial Investment Officer - FIN006021
Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
Location(s): SK-Central West-Kindersley
Ministry: 531 Sask Pension Plan (SPP)
Salary Range: $28.085 - $35.195 Hourly
Grade: SGEU.07.

ABOUT US

The Saskatchewan Pension Plan (SPP), was created in 1986 by the provincial government and is a fully funded, capital accumulation plan. SPP provides a professionally managed pension plan at low fees to individuals with little or no access to employer-sponsored pensions. SPP has over $800 M in assets under management and over 32,000 members.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The SPP is seeking a well-organized, client-focused, and efficient individual to provide accounting and administrative support to the plan. Applying knowledge of accounting principles, the successful candidate will be responsible for member account maintenance, data entry, and accounting functions. This individual will also be required to explain verbally and in writing: calculations, plan rules, policies and procedures to members and their legal representatives.
The knowledge, skills and abilities we are seeking would typically be acquired through a Business/Accounting Diploma and/or direct work experience with accounting, banking or pension systems. Completion of the mutual fund license or operations course offered by IFSE is a prerequisite for the position.

YOU WILL HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF:

• financial accounting principles and practices;
• financial management practices and internal control procedures;
• computer applications including Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook and SAGE accounting software; and
• investment classifications and terminology.

YOU WILL HAVE THE DEMONSTRATED SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO:

• accurately perform complex mathematical calculations to audit invoices, refunds and benefits;
• compare, recognize and correct discrepancies in order to balance and ensure data integrity;
• plan, prioritize and organize work in order to meet strict deadlines while experiencing frequent interruptions and changing priorities;
• work independently and cooperatively with others in a team environment;
• establish, build and maintain positive working relationships to ensure deadlines, goals, and objectives are met;
• examine, understand and appropriately apply acts, regulations and procedures related to pensions and accounting;
• code, input, edit, update and retrieve information using various software applications with accuracy; and
• communicate effectively, verbally and in writing to a diverse group of individuals.
  As our successful candidate you will have strong attention to detail and demonstrate proactive document and process management. You bring a solid understanding of the regulatory environment along with effective communication skills.

Please refer the Job description for details