Senior Analyst - Lease Accounting
Role Summary The R2R Senior Analyst – Lease is accountable for technical judgement and policy guidance across lease accounting under IFRS 16 / ASC 842, acting as a quality checkpoint between lease preparation and tower-level close governance. This role ensures that: Lease master data, ROU asset & lease liability accounting, remeasurements/modifications, and tool-to-GL reconciliations are
Complete
Accurate
Independently supported
SOX / IPE compliant
The role owns resolution of non-standard and complex lease cases, ensures consistent interpretation of SOP 10.3.x, and drives disciplined ageing closure, evidence sufficiency, and exception resolution. Role Purpose To ensure accurate, compliant, and defensible lease accounting outcomes by: Acting as the technical SME for lease accounting and policy interpretation
Resolving complex lease scenarios and judgement-heavy cases
Driving cross-tower alignment and audit readiness
Strengthening controls, governance, and consistency across entities
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Accounting & Policy Interpretation
Own interpretation and application of IFRS 16 / ASC 842 standards
Provide guidance on:
Lease classification and recognition
ROU asset and lease liability accounting
Discount rates and assumptions
Ensure consistent application of lease accounting policies across entities
- Complex Case Resolution & Judgement
Resolve non-standard and complex lease accounting scenarios, including:
Lease modifications and remeasurements
Contract interpretation issues
System or accounting discrepancies
Provide defensible accounting conclusions with documented rationale and evidence
- Certification & Control Gatekeeping
Certify lease accounting outputs, including:
ROU asset and liability balances
Amortization and interest postings
Lease tool-to-GL reconciliations
Ensure:
Compliance with SOX / IPE standards
Adherence to maker-checker discipline
Audit-ready documentation prior to close
- Exception Handling & Close Governance
Drive exception resolution and break management
Perform and enforce:
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Ageing closure discipline
Ensure timely escalation of:
High-risk items
Systemic issues
Support close governance and risk management
- Cross-Tower Alignment & Integration
Collaborate with:
Fixed Assets (FA)
IDSW
Intercompany (IC)
Ensure consistency in:
Accounting treatment
Data flows and integration
Resolve cross-functional dependencies impacting lease accounting
- Controls, Compliance & Audit Readiness
Ensure compliance with:
SOX / ICFR controls
IPE evidence standards
Maintain audit-ready documentation, approvals, and evidence trails
Support internal and external audits, including:
Lease accounting validation
Policy interpretation discussions
- Documentation & Technical Positioning
Prepare technical accounting memos and judgement documentation
Ensure traceability of:
Accounting decisions
Approvals
Supporting evidence
Maintain consistency across:
Regions
Entities
Reporting outputs
- Continuous Improvement & Standardization
Reduce repeat issues through:
Standardized policy interpretations
Preventive guidance
Clear escalation frameworks
Improve:
Documentation quality
Process consistency
Control effectiveness
- Stakeholder Collaboration
Work with:
Lease Tower Lead / Reviewer
Controllers / Regional Finance teams
Real Estate / Contract owners
Compliance & Controls teams
Fin-Tech / Systems teams
Cross-tower SMEs (FA, IDSW, IC)
Provide technical guidance and resolution support
Top Skills for Success Lease accounting expertise (IFRS 16 / ASC 842)
Technical accounting judgement and policy interpretation
Remeasurements and modification accounting
Controls, Compliance & Audit (SOX / ICFR / IPE)
Problem solving (RCA / CAPA)
Reconciliation quality and exception handling
ERP and lease systems (SAP, lease tools, OneStream)
Cross-functional collaboration
Key Outcomes / Success Measures Audit-ready lease controls with certified reconciliations and traceable evidence
Predictable lease close with:
Disciplined ageing
Clear resolution tracking
Reduced repeat exceptions
Consistent technical judgement aligned to IFRS 16 / ASC 842 standards
Faster resolution of complex cases with:
Documented rationale
Cross-tower alignment
Tools & Systems Lease Accounting Tool (ROU / liability calculations, remeasurements) — High
SAP GL (postings, extracts, reporting) — High
OneStream (reconciliation submission / certification, if applicable) — Medium–High
Microsoft Excel (amortization schedules, remeasurement models, tie-outs) — High
Contract repositories / master data systems — Medium–High
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CA / CPA / ACCA (preferred or in progress)
5–8 years of experience in R2R / Lease Accounting / Financial Accounting
Strong expertise in:
Lease accounting standards (IFRS 16 / ASC 842)
Complex accounting scenarios and policy interpretation
Experience with:
ERP systems (SAP)
Lease accounting tools (preferred)
Strong analytical and technical accounting skills
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