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Description

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 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.

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.

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