Senior Accountant / Management Controller for Investment Accounting in France

Further Details

Ingéniance is seeking a seasoned Accountant / Management Controller Senior for their client in the Paris region, specializing in Investment Accounting Assurance for insurance assets. This government-adjacent role involves supervising securities accounting and managing institutional portfolios. Key duties include monitoring performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure compliance and timely delivery of financial reports. The position also entails managing incidents, coordinating with service centers, and acting as a primary technical point of reference for new instruments and project-related queries. This position requires a strong background in finance and accounting, ideally with experience in investment accounting for insurance sector assets. Fluency in English and strong interpersonal skills are essential for collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Senior Accountant / Management Controller - Investment Accounting

INGENIANCE is actively seeking a Senior Accountant / Management Controller with a strong background in Investment Accounting Assurance to join their client's team in the Île-de-France region of France. This crucial role operates within the dynamic banking and finance sector, focusing on the supervision of securities accounting and the administration of institutional portfolios for insurance assets. The position offers a comprehensive overview of financial operations, including back-office functions, portfolio valuation, and regulatory reporting.

This is a permanent, executive-level position (CDI cadre) that requires a high level of technical expertise and client-facing capabilities. You will be the key liaison between delegated service centers, internal teams, and clients, ensuring seamless communication and operational efficiency. The role demands a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the organization.

• Job Title: Senior Accountant / Management Controller
• Industry: Banking & Finance
• Location: Île-de-France, France
• Key Responsibilities: Performance monitoring, incident management, client liaison, technical expertise, process improvement
• Required Skills: Investment Accounting, Financial Instruments, IFRS 9, English Fluency, Interpersonal Skills
• Benefits: Long-term mission, executive-level role

Skills

• Experience in investment accounting/title accounting, preferably for insurance assets
• Proficiency in the Dimension tool, particularly its transactional features
• Expertise in standard and non-standard financial instruments (e.g., private equity, term financial instruments) and their lifecycle
• Understanding of securities, cash, and custody reconciliation processes, and custodian relations
• Solid accounting fundamentals, including IFRS 9
• Fluent English, both spoken and written, for leading meetings
• Strong interpersonal skills for escalating issues, providing feedback, and coordinating multiple departments
• Organizational skills and ability to adapt quickly

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensure adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) for production deadlines and compliance
• Oversee the detection, tracking, and resolution of incidents, implementing corrective action plans
• Organize and lead service reviews with service centers
• Coordinate service center activities during accounting closings and act as the interface with clients, internal departments, and statutory auditors
• Serve as the technical reference for new instruments, transactions, and project-related matters
• Perform first-level controls on deliverables from delegated services and maintain updated procedures
• Propose operational efficiency improvements and alert management to critical blockages

How to apply

• 💼 Visit the official Eurojobs application portal at https://eurojobs.com/jobs/38884864/apply to submit your application.
• 📝 Ensure your CV is up-to-date and highlights your relevant experience in investment accounting and financial instrument management.
• 🎓 Verify that you meet the educational requirement of a BAC+4/5 in finance, accounting, or management.
• 🇬🇧 Confirm your fluent English proficiency, as this is essential for the role's communication demands.
• ⏳ Submit your application before the closing date of December 30, 2026, to be considered.
• 📌 Reference Job ID: 620766800094691328032760 when applying.