Job Description

Organizational Unit
University of Victoria -> VP Finance and Operations -> Pension Office
Location
University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date
Monday, July 28
Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.
FTE
1.0
Salary Grade
$72,242.00 - $93,951.00
Additional Posting Information
N/A
Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.
Classification
SG10
Employee Group:
PEA - Regular
# of Hires Needed
1
Category
Financial Accounting
About this Opportunity
The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada's best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria's diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.

The salary range for this position is:

Recruitment range: $72,242- $79,650

starting salary determined by the PEA Collective Agreement.

Performance range: $93,951

salary range ceiling is available through annual performance increases. Job Summary
Reporting to the Senior Accountant, Pensions, this position plays a key role in maintaining the financial, investment and accounting records for the university's three pension plans (defined benefit, defined contribution and hybrid).

Key accountabilities for this role include:

Preparing monthly journal entries and working papers for pension plan transactions. Performing monthly investment return calculation and allocation for each pension plan. Reconciling bank accounts, benefits, and fund assets to identify and correct errors. Working with senior team members to prepare and analyze financial statements. Participation in cash flow projections, processing payments and fund transfers, and facilitating monthly fund rebalancing. Coordination of statutory and other compliance processes Participation in special projects Other duties of similar scope

This position applies Canadian accounting standards for pension plans and other Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as applicable.


Job Requirements
This position requires an undergraduate degree and the pre-requisites towards and accounting designation (CPA) with an expectation that the designation will be completed within a reasonable time-frame (3-4 years) plus


Three years of pre-designation, professional accounting experience and applied knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles with emphasis on knowledge of Canadian accounting standards for pension plans and the financial reporting provisions of Section 47 Pension Benefits Standards Regulation (PBSR)

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

In addition, this position requires:

Excellent organizational skills. Advanced Excel skills Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills Advanced computer proficiency Superior communication skills Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with all stakeholders Ability to schedule and assign work, set standards and priorities, resolve operating problems Understanding of investment accounting concepts, calculations, and reporting

Territory Acknowledgement:

We acknowledge and respect the L?k?????n (Songhees and X?seps?m/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the L?k?????n and WSANE? Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity Statement:

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.


Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.

Accessibility Statement:

If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: uviccareers@uvic.ca Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

What UVic Offers:

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