Overview
Coopman is partnering with a leading international financial services organisation to hire a qualified Senior Financial Accountant for their Dublin based office, with a dedicated focus on SPV & aviation finance structures.
Are you a qualified auditor looking to make your first move into industry?
Do you come from Asset & Wealth Management or Aircraft Leasing audit and want a role that offers broad exposure, progression, and real commercial impact?
This is a strong opportunity to join a growing financial services company and manage reporting, oversight, and governance of aviation leasing funds, aircraft investment vehicles.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for aviation-focused AIFs, aircraft SPVs, and leasing structures under IFRS
Oversee NAV reviews, asset-level reconciliations, maintenance reserve accounting, and key financial controls associated with aircraft assets
Partner with portfolio management, technical, risk, and operations teams to deliver insightful analysis on aircraft performance, valuation, cashflows, and lease metrics
Coordinate with aviation fund administrators, auditors, technical managers, servicers, and other external service providers
Contribute to enhancements in reporting processes, asset-level oversight frameworks, and internal control environments relating to aviation investment structures
Requirements
ACA / ACCA qualified accountant (Big 4 / Top 10 background advantageous)
3+ years’ PQE in audit or financial reporting within aviation finance, aircraft leasing, investment funds, AIFMs, or administrators
Strong IFRS technical skills; exposure to IFRS 16, aircraft classification, leasing structures, SPVs, or US GAAP is beneficial
Experience working with aviation fund administrators, leasing platforms, or asset-management teams is a strong advantage
Proven ability to manage deadlines and deliver accurate, high-quality reporting in a fast-paced asset-focused environment
Advanced Excel capability with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communicator with commercial awareness and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional aviation teams
This is an excellent opportunity to deepen your experience within the aviation finance and alternatives sector, gaining exposure to complex aircraft investment structures within a dynamic and expanding organisation.
Apply now or contact Aaron.Ryan@Coopman for a confidential discussion.
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