Financial Accountant

Job title: Financial Accountant

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Financial Accountant – (992928.6)

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Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> VP Finance and Operations -> Pension Office

Posting Close Date

31 August 2022

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1.0

Salary Grade

$74,712.00 – $98,049.00

Additional Posting Information

Please note that while the university encourages and accepts external applications, a strong pool of internal candidates has been identified for this opportunity.

Salary posted reflects full FTE (will be prorated for part time)

Classification

SG14

Employee Group:

PEA – Regular

# of Hires Needed

1

Category

Accounting/Accounts Payable

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.

This position may be eligible for a Remote Work Arrangement.

The salary range for this position is:

Recruitment range: $74,712- $84,087 starting salary determined by the PEA .

Performance range: starting salary to max of $98,049 is available through annual performance increases.

Job Summary

Pension Services administers the University of Victoria Combination Pension Plan, Money Purchase Pension Plan, Staff Pension Plan, and Supplemental Benefit Arrangement, and provides support to the plans’ governing bodies.

This position is the department expert for all accounting functions and financial reporting standards related to the University’s pension plans. As the Financial Accountant for the department, key responsibilities include ensuring the accuracy and integrity of plan financial accounting records, financial statements, calculations of various rates of return, and the quantitative portions of various reports to members, boards or committees; determining asset allocation; monitoring investment funds for compliance with policies; preparing tax and other regulatory reports; development and implementation of financial processes and internal controls; and budget management.

This position will be the key resource and contact within Pension Services for senior management, auditors, plan actuaries, governing bodies (pension boards and committees) on accounting matters and provides advice, consultation and recommendations on accounting, internal controls, financial reporting, tax and related issues.

Job Requirements

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, and must have a professional accounting designation (CPA (CGA, CA, CMA)) plus 6 years of progressive accounting experience, culminating at a senior level including experience preparing financial statements, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with record keeping and financial reporting for pension plans and investment funds would be an asset

In addition:

• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards, financial controls, legislation (eg: Income Tax Act, Excise Tax Act, etc.) and their application to pension plan financial accounting and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to deal with external service providers.
• Ability to accomplish tasks or projects within strict deadlines, in collaboration with other department staff and with minimal supervision.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills including spreadsheets, databases and word processing software.
• Understanding of investment concepts, calculations and reporting. Previous investment experience preferred.

Equity and Diversity Statement

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of

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Accessibility Statement

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