Fund Accountant Contributions Management

Fund Accountant: Contributions Management

Organization Overview

The Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA) administers pension services for 1.7 million South African government employees and pensioners, managing Africa’s largest pension fund under the Ministry of Finance.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
• Experience Required: 2+ years in finance/pension administration
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Finance or related field (NQF Level 6)

Key Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel essential)
• Experience with financial systems (BAS/Polfin advantageous)
• Strong reconciliation skills
• Knowledge of retirement fund administration processes

Core Responsibilities

Contribution Administration

• Process electronic/manual pension contributions
• Reconcile bank statements with payment records
• Calculate and track interest on arrears
• Manage year-end financial provisions

Member & Employer Management

• Maintain accurate pension records
• Produce member benefit statements
• Coordinate with employers on contribution compliance
• Update salary and service information

Debt Reconciliation

• Manage purchase of service debt payments
• Resolve payment discrepancies
• Process debt adjustments and write-offs

Additional Functions

• Calculate pension benefit estimates
• Manage additional liability claims
• Handle employer dispute resolutions

Application Process

Submit applications through the DPSA recruitment portal. Ensure all supporting documents are included with your submission.

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