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

The role is designated as PCF-34 Head of Accounting (Valuations) role under the Central Bank of Ireland's Fitness and Probity regime 

Preferably in business, accounting, or a professional qualification in accounting, with a minimum ten years’ experience in the funds industry preferably within Fund Accounting 

• 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.

• 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