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Job description
The SME Lease Accounting 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
Maintain audit-ready documentation, approvals, and evidence trails
Support internal and external audits, including:
Lease accounting validation
Policy interpretation discussions
7. 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
8. Continuous Improvement & Standardization
Reduce repeat issues through:
Standardized policy interpretations
Preventive guidance
Clear escalation frameworks
Improve:
Documentation quality
Process consistency
Control effectiveness
9. 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
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
Our Benefits
Flexible working environment
Volunteer time off
LinkedIn Learning
Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
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