Head of Unit - Fund Accounting M/F

CACEIS

  • Dublin
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
CACEIS is the asset servicing banking group of Crédit Agricole and Santander dedicated to asset managers, insurance companies, pension funds, banks, private equity and real estate funds, brokers and corporate clients.Through offices across Europe, North and South America, and Asia, CACEIS offers a broad range of services covering execution, clearing, forex, securities lending, custody, depositary and fund administration, fund distribution support, middle office outsourcing, issuer services and transfer agent.With 7,000 employees and a large client base, CACEIS is a European leader in asset servicing and one of the major players worldwide.By working every day in the interest of society, we are a Group committed to diversity and inclusion and place people at the heart of all our transformations. All our job offers are open to persons with disabilities.Reference 2025-102571Publication date 07/08/2025Job descriptionBusiness typeTypes of Jobs - Finance / AccountingJob titleHead of Unit - Fund Accounting M/FContract typePermanent ContractExpected start date01/09/2025Management positionYesJob summaryThe 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 activitiesStrategy 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 InformationThe role is designated as PCF-34 Head of Accounting (Valuations) role under the Central Bank of Ireland's Fitness and Probity regimePosition locationGeographical areaEurope, IrelandCityDublinCandidate criteriaMinimal education levelBachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalentAcademic qualification / SpecialityPreferably in business, accounting, or a professional qualification in accounting, with a minimum ten years' experience in the funds industry preferably within Fund AccountingLevel of minimal experience11 years and moreRequired 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

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