Description
The successful candidate's primary responsibilities will be to lead and assume full responsibility for the Tax function of the elfc group.
* The title and level of the position will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the CFO and assuming responsibility for all aspects of the tax function including the following;
* Ensuring full and timely compliance across all tax heads in relevant jurisdictions, including management of transfer pricing obligations.
* Management of all internal and external tax reporting and accounting requirements.
* Identification of international tax issues arising from deal related activity.
* Review and negotiation of tax matters in transaction documentation.
* Management of all corporate tax risk and liaison with broader group to ensure optimisation of tax structure.
* Liaising with auditors (internal, external, revenue) and external advisors.
* Support of broader Finance department and other departments, as required.
* Stay up to date on any legislative changes, advising on impacts and leading implementation of any changes that are required.
* Identify opportunities to improve processes and controls.
* Provide sound advice on matters such as corporate residency, permanent establishments or queries from the board.
* Ad-hoc strategic project work.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Skills & Experience:
* AITI, ACA or ACCA qualified.
* 5+ years PQE in a tax role with substantial exposure to aviation leasing.
* Proven technical knowledge of corporate tax.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Advanced MS skills (e.g. Word, Excel, PPT etc.).
* US Tax experience desired.
Competencies:
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Commercial awareness.
* Negotiation skills.
* Analytical mindset and detail focused.
* Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines.
* Flexible to travel.
About elfc
elfc is the world's leading engine financing and leasing company, specialising in the provision of flexible, short to long-term engine support packages for the commercial aviation industry.
Headquartered in Shannon, Ireland, elfc is owned by Mitsubishi HC Capital (MHC) based in Tokyo. The ownership structure provides elfc with the underlying financing strength and stability required to satisfy the long-term financing needs of airlines and to meet the commercial challenges presented by today's rapidly changing world markets.
The company was founded in 1989, with the purpose of satisfying the industry's demand for a quality, truly independent, engine leasing company providing operating leases for modern aircraft engines to airlines worldwide. The company now owns and/or manages over 300 engines worth more than $2.8bn. The current customer base includes more than 80 airlines and MRO organisations worldwide.