The Role The position reports into the Head of Finance and will work closely with a number of different stakeholders. The key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to: Manage the transaction team and support them in their role by advising, coaching, and guiding. Management of transactions from start to finish from a finance point of view including: LOI, Lease, and SPA review from accounting and tax perspective and feeding into negotiations through deal team participation Intercompany debt and documentation External debt and documentation Bank account requirements Jurisdictional tax reviews Ensuring cash for the acquisition is available on time in the right account, liaising with Security Trustee and Capital Markets Team Performing day 1 accounting assessments and set-up on accounting system, including managing technical team for required inputs Preparing handover document for operational finance team and scheduling handover meeting Data tape management (all driven from Sysco); manage monthly coordination with Legal, Technical, and Capital Markets to ensure data is maintained at optimum level Managing the statutory audit process (Interim and Final) to ensure all stakeholders are meeting timelines, being the central point of contact and providing support where necessary, i.e.: Managing the allocation of responsibility internally for PBC lists and queries Ensuring auditors adhere to timelines for work and financial statement comments Ensuring the Fund Admin responds timely to allocated queries/PBC Manage the Irish and foreign tax compliance process annually including TP reviews, Indian tax filing requirements, and interaction with lessee. Manage third-party provision of regulatory reporting (e.g. CIMA, FATCA, CRS, FAR, etc.) Review and manage the monthly external debt reporting process across various facilities. Assist in the design of accounting policies, as required. Get involved with various projects as they arise, including system upgrades and new loan documentation review. The Person The candidate should be/have: Qualified Chartered Accountant with experience working in industry or in practice with 4+ years PQE, ideally in an aircraft leasing-related role Experience of managing a small team Experience of working through complex accounting issues Excellent project management skills Ability to communicate effectively, including the ability to write clear, concise reports on technical accounting and other matters Proactive attitude; problem solver Ability to work independently as required Team player Willingness to travel if required Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment #LI-BM1 Skills: transaction manager aviation aca Benefits: Bonus