Job Specific Profile

Job Title and Service Area:
Senior Accountant – Pensions
Shared Service Centre| Finance
Grade: PO6
Salary: £42,450 to £45,213
Role Purpose:

Provision of accounting and reporting services for the pension fund
Instruct fund managers and custodian on pension fund activity
Preparation of pension fund annual accounts
Support to the Pensions Committee
Provision of information to the Scheme Actuary

Main Specific Responsibilities:

Maintaining up to date general ledge for the pension fund.
Preparation of Pension Fund annual accounts and notes thereto.
Provide reports and advice to the Pensions Committee.
Liaising and instructing fund managers and the custodian on the settlement and funding of transactions.
Monitoring benefits and contribution activity ensuring reconciliations prepared and late payments of contributions are identified and collected.
Provision of information to actuary for valuation purposes.
Provision of periodic valuation, transaction and performance reports to officers, members and external parties, including government returns.
Processing of purchase invoices for pensions.
Take lead role in liaising with internal and external audit in respect of pension audits in line with the Council’s current audit protocols
Draft responses to FOI requests in respect of pensions issues and respond to enquiries in respect of the Pension Fund from external agencies.
Keep up to date with statutory and other regulatory change in respect of the LGPS.

To deputise as required for senior managers
To undertake any other temporary duties consistent with the basic objectives and duties of the post.
To be aware of the Council’s equal opportunities policy and assist with its implementation in every day work and service delivery situations. To uphold and further the Council’s equal opportunities politicise and to deliver effective and appropriate services fairly and without discrimination

Main Generic Responsibilities:

To be operationally responsible for leading, motivating and managing staff to achieve efficient and effective high performing services within a Shared Service Centre.
To demonstrate and actively promote Haringey’s values of ambitious, human, accountable & professional
Take responsibility for understanding and complying with Council policies
Be able to analyse complex data, reach logical conclusions and communicate this to a variety of stakeholders
Demonstrate the ability to negotiate, persuade and successfully deliver change
Demonstrate a deep understanding of the current and emerging issues within local government & the wider public sector and be able to understand and highlight the impact of legislative changes on budgets
Be able to provide comprehensive high level financial advice
Build and maintain strong relationships within and outside Haringey
Take responsibility for continuous personal development and actively seek opportunities for service improvement
Be disciplined & proactive, plan ahead and progress chase to meet service delivery targets

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience (in addition to those on generic profile):

Degree level or equivalent qualification plus relevant experience.
Part qualification or membership of appropriate professional accounting or treasury body by examination e.g.CIPFA, or other CCAB body; or evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
Experience of working at a middle management position in finance or treasury, with evidence of having advised senior management in financial management
Excellent communication and analyticalskills.
Ability to work with high level internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to exercise initiative and good judgement in delivering service and Council aims and objectives

Dimensions:
Role reports to: Head of Finance – Shared Service Centre
No. Direct reports:0
0
No. Indirect reports:
Up to 5 / 0 / 6 to 15 / 16 - 49 / 50+
Staff budget: nil
Other budget:nil
Other information e.g. Pension fund assets of £1,000 million and annual expenditure of £47m
Organisational Structure (attach as an appendix)