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Description

The Saskatchewan Pension Plan (SPP) was created in 1986 and is a fully funded, capital accumulation plan created by the provincial government.  

The SPP is seeking a well-organized, client focused, and efficient individual to join its finance team in Kindersley in the Accountant position.  Reporting to the Manager of Finance, the successful person will be responsible for overseeing all accounting activities including adjustments and accruals, reconciling the systems, and preparing the financial statements and notes.  This individual will also supervise and train the finance staff involved in the accounting work at SPP.    

As our successful candidate you will have strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, financial management and analysis techniques.  You bring a solid understanding of the regulatory environment along with effective communication skills.  Typically, the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are acquired through the completion of a college degree with a major in accounting, and related experience, including applying the recommendations and guidelines of CPA handbook as well as exposure to the pension administration industry.  An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

The successful candidate shall be subject to a Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment.

You will have knowledge of:
- Financial accounting principles and practices, financial management and analysis techniques.
- Pension terminology and fundamentals, ideally including experience with the pension administration industry.
- Financial management and analysis techniques.
- Integrated financial information operating systems.
- Computer applications, such as, word processing, excel, e-mail and windows.