Pensions Accounting & Investment Manager

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing West Sussex Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6+ months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Pensions Accounting & Investment Manager this role will be: PO19 1RQ Hybrid

The right candidate will:

• Ensure appropriate systems, controls, and processes are in place to manage fund and asset accounting through daily/monthly and yearly reconciliation and by ensuring pension contributions are received, invoices raised and paid, and the statutory closure of the pension fund statutory accounts by the relevant deadline is complied with.
• Establish and manage a framework to assess, manage and report on climate related risks, in line with the recommendations of the Taskforce on Climate related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), and other disclosures which inform and demonstrate stewardship of the Fund.
• Facilitate strong partnership, contract, and relationship management by working in partnership with investment managers, internal and external audit and advisers and ensuring appropriate contract and relationship management through monitoring, review and liaison. This includes the LGPS pooling arrangements and directly appointed investment managers, investment consultants and custodian.
• Work with the LGPS pool and advisers to implement the Investment Strategy Statement.
• Support the Committee and Board through the provision of reports and providing advice and information to members on investments, asset stewardship, pension fund income and expenditure and cashflow to enable high quality decision making.
• Identify legislative requirements, consultations and best practice for Administering Authorities and ensure these are adhered to, reflected within appropriate policies, reported against, and reflected within the accounting systems and controls of the Authority. This includes Environmental, Social and Governance issues.

We require the following:

• Experience of operating in a complex, multidisciplinary organisation; programmes and projects; financial management; and people management.
• Qualified accountant.
• Substantial experience of working at a senior management position in pensions or finance.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon,