PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
? To provide effective support to the Head of Pension Fund Investment in meeting the requirements of Pensions Services covering governance, accounting, investments and actuarial services and for a range of other Council wide projects as required.
? To ensure the Pensions division meets its statutory and financial responsibilities by providing strategic management in the full range of pensions' functions covered within the pensions' team. The Pensions Project Accountant will need to work with the Head of Service and the Group Accountant to ensure delivery of investment, pensions accounting, actuarial and governance services.
? To play a key role in managing the financial position of fund employers. The post holder will be responsible for obtaining contribution rates for new employers and cessation valuations for those exiting the Fund. They will also be responsible for collation, monitoring and reconciliation of pension fund contributions.
? The Pensions Project Accountant will need to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all organisational levels and provide proactive, high quality and informed financial advice at all levels of operational decision making, with the necessary challenge and/or justification where necessary.
? The post holder will require both a breadth and detail of understanding to deliver services to the Head of Pension Fund Investment and assist in making accurate judgem...