Head of Client Accounting - Ireland (Capital Markets)

Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance 

We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices. 

With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian. 

Expertise: We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise. 

Trust: We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients. 

Scale: With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines. 

Purpose of the Role

This is a senior client facing role, with responsibility for delivery of accounting, financial reporting and regulatory compliance for a portfolio of asset finance and structured finance special purpose vehicles (SPV’s).

Ensuring proactive and high-quality client service levels, adherence to regulatory requirements through operational efficiency in a controlled and scalable environment.

Main Responsibilities

Responsibility for effective management of the client accounting delivery process to include:

• Delivery of annual financial statements and, where required, management accounts of the client entities as maintained in accordance with relevant accounting standards, and ensure compliance with statutory deadlines or documented covenants
• Liaising with audit firms to plan and schedule delivery of audited statements in line with client and statutory requirements
• Work with Client Directors on new business opportunities including client calls and preparation of fee quotes
• Ensure proper allocation and appointment of tasks to team members with the appropriate skills and experience
• Ensuring timely filing of applicable tax returns
• Assist the team with the production of Section 110, FVC filings and iXBRL filings (where applicable) in a timely manner
• Identify ongoing training needs and opportunities within the team
• Provide on the job training and technical guidance to the team
• Co-ordinate with the Company Secretarial teams to ensure the timely filing of annual financial statements and assist the orderly wind down of entities
• Identify opportunities to enhance and develop the service provided by the client accounting team
• Report to the local Managing Director on the activities of the team including the progress of the status of financial statements productions
• To take responsibility for or an active role in, any additional projects that may be required by the business
• Manage resources efficiently and effectively to achieve the objectives of the business.

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Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• The post holder will hold an appropriate accountancy qualification (e.g. ACCA/ACA).
• Have at least 5 years post qualification experience in a similar environment.
• Proven management experience and demonstrable leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Possess a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of accounts preparation, accounting standards, and company administration as it relates to our client structures
• Very strong technical ability.
• Strong knowledge of structured finance and asset finance transactions
• The ability to effectively manage and motivate staff.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A "hands-on" approach and solution driven attitude to problems.
• Strong time management and organisation skills.

All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful.  These are:

• We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
• We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be.
• We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
• We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
• We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.
  Equal Opportunities for Everyone

Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at [email protected].

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.