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Financial Analyst - Lease Accounting

Ford Business Solutions

1 - 5 years

Chennai

Posted:4 days ago

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Job Description

This position requires strong accounting knowledge combined with analytical skills to review and interpret real estate and equipment lease information.
The role supports lease accounting operations, including general ledger activities, account reconciliations, month-end close, lease attestations and expiry reviews, quarterly lease commitment reporting, audit support, and monitoring of financial and operational metrics.
The successful candidate should demonstrate strong analytical ability, attention to detail, sound judgment, organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional and global stakeholders. The candidate should be self-motivated, accountable, and comfortable working in an environment with evolving responsibilities and priorities.
  • Manage

    equipment lease accounting requests

    received from business and functional teams globally.
  • Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to obtain complete and accurate information relating to equipment leases.
  • Review lease information for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate accounting treatment.
  • Support

    month-end close activities

    , including preparation and processing of journal entries in the general ledger.
  • Perform

    balance sheet account reconciliations

    , investigate outstanding items, and coordinate the resolution of reconciling differences.
  • Perform periodic

    lease attestations and lease expiry reviews

    with relevant business teams.
  • Maintain and process required lease changes in

    TRIRIGA

    , ensuring lease information is accurate and current.
  • Prepare quarterly

    lease commitment information and supporting schedules

    for financial statement footnote disclosures.
  • Provide lease-related data and supporting information required for other financial reporting activities.
  • Support

    internal and external audit requirements

    by preparing documentation, reconciliations, and supporting evidence as required.
  • Monitor relevant lease accounting and operational metrics to identify issues and support business decisions.
  • Identify system-related issues and coordinate with the appropriate system administration or support teams for timely resolution.
  • Maintain appropriate documentation and controls to support accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Collaborate effectively with accounting, finance, business, and other global stakeholders.
  • Work in shifts based on business and global support requirements.

Qualifications

  • CA / CMA (formerly CWA) / CS

    , either Intermediate-qualified or fully qualified, subject to the hiring level.
  • Strong understanding of

    accounting principles, journal entries, general ledger accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations

    .
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to review financial and contractual information with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to coordinate with stakeholders across functions and geographies.
  • Ability and willingness to work in shifts according to business requirements.

Preferred
  • Previous experience in

    lease accounting, real estate accounting, equipment lease accounting, or financial reporting

    .
  • Experience with

    month-end/quarter-end financial close

    activities.
  • Knowledge of applicable lease accounting requirements, such as

    Ind AS 116 / IFRS 16 / ASC 842

    , depending on the reporting framework used by the organization.
  • Experience supporting internal or external financial audits.
  • Experience using

    IBM TRIRIGA

    or another lease administration/accounting system.
  • Working knowledge of an ERP/general ledger platform such as

    SAP or Oracle

    , if applicable to the organization.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills for reconciliations and financial analysis.

Skills Required

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