AVP Finance Process and Control

About the job

My Client a leading Aircraft leasing company is seeking to appoint an AVP for Process and Controls in Dublin.

The Role

• Work with teams across the business to ensure that internal controls in respect of financial reporting (process level, entity level and IT general controls) are designed and operating effectively.
• Perform testing on the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls as a part of the annual testing process, including assisting with management of contributing testers.
• Contribute to the interaction with the external auditors around internal controls reviews and testing.
• Work with teams around the business to document processes and identify opportunities and issues.
• Co-ordinate and participate in initiatives and projects with stakeholders across the company to drive efficiencies and improvement initiatives.
• Assist with the Shareholder based Internal Audit function, working with the business function and internal audit team to ensure an efficient and successful audit process.
• Remediation of issues identified throughout the business.
• Participate in process work-shops and document outputs.
• Contribute to other aspects of reducing risks across the business as required.

The candidate

• Relevant honours degree together with a recognised accountancy qualification.
• 2+ years post qualified accounting experience.
• Experience in assessing financial controls in a large, complex business.
• Knowledge of IT controls.
• Ability to interrogate IT systems is desirable.
• Proven track record working in a fast paced, dynamic, service orientated environment.
• Proven ability to build relationships across an organisation in order to drive and co-ordinate cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of the aviation industry, aircraft leasing or asset management advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, in particular Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, PowerBI & Word.