Job description
Business type
Types of Jobs - Finance / Accounting
Job title
Head of Unit - Fund Accounting M/F
Contract type
Permanent Contract
Expected start date
01/09/2025
Management position
Yes
Job summary
The Head of Unit is in charge of the Fund Accounting team with responsibility for defining priorities, goals and roadmap for his/her unit in line with his/her management guidelines. He/she also ensures that the strategic objectives translate into concrete achievements.
Main activities
Strategy Implementation
* Implement the strategic vision of his/her business line within his/her scope of responsibility and identify the required means and resources
* Ensure the successful outcome of his/her activity roadmap
Human Resources Management
* Manage directly several managers / team managers, contributors and/or a large or complex team (e.g. experts, multicultural, multi-country, multidisciplinary resources
* Ensure permanent adequacy between his/her resources (skills, equipment, etc.), organization and activity stakes
Promote synergies and encourage the support of actors with different logics or priorities
* Responsible for the budget of the cost center allocated (meet the given budget / create the budget within the process)
Activity Management
* Define the organization of his/her unit and the distribution of roles & responsibilities
* Build and arbitrate the budget of his/her unit
* Anticipate and manage risks within his/her scope of responsibility
* Develop, enhance and follow quality of service
* May represent the company external
Production
* May be required to take over part of the operational activities of his/her unit
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
* Monitor and share market stakes and client expectations
* Propose new ideas and/or projects to improve activity performance or to meet new business challenges
* Encourage permanent review of process chains & prioritize proposals for process optimization
Ethics, Compliance and CSR
* Ensures the correct application of the regulations in force and their operational variations within the Group
* Integrates principles of the CACEIS Code of Conduct into his/her activities
* Puts in place appropriate measures to prevent, detect and deter corrupt practices
* Ensures compliance with CACEIS policies, standards and procedures
* Gets familiar with CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) policy of CACEIS and applies it to his/her activities
Supplementary Information
The role is designated as PCF-34 Head of Accounting (Valuations) role under the Central Bank of Ireland's Fitness and Probity regime
Position location
Geographical area
Europe, Ireland
City
Dublin
Candidate criteria
Minimal education level
Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent
Academic qualification / Speciality
Preferably in business, accounting, or a professional qualification in accounting, with a minimum ten years' experience in the funds industry preferably within Fund Accounting
Level of minimal experience
11 years and more
Required skills
* Strong communication skills with the ability to influence effectively and manage different stakeholders and potential conflicts.
* Ability to foster initiative & innovation within a team environment.
* Ability to make informed decisions and take responsibility for actions.
* Ability to promote collaboration & develop networks.
* Ability to motivate and empower team members.
* Self-starter with an analytical and inquisitive mind.
Technical skills required
* Experience in strategic leadership, team management and development
* Record of accomplishment in optimising time & resources within a team environment.
* Comprehensive knowledge of all FA activities and all job roles within FA
* Up-to-date technical knowledge of security types, fund structures and performance fee methodologies and market knowledge
* Experience with ETFs, Private Equity and UK Regulated Funds desirable
Languages
English
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