Senior Analyst - Lease AccountingFull-timeCompensation: INR0- INR0- yearlyJob DescriptionRole SummaryThe 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 areCompleteAccurateIndependently supportedSOX / IPE compliantThe 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 PurposeTo ensure accurate, compliant, and defensible lease accounting outcomes by:Acting as the technical SME for lease accounting and policy interpretationResolving complex lease scenarios and judgement-heavy casesDriving cross-tower alignment and audit readinessStrengthening controls, governance, and consistency across entitiesKey Responsibilities1. Technical Accounting & Policy InterpretationOwn interpretation and application of IFRS 16 / ASC 842 standardsProvide guidance on:Lease classification and recognitionROU asset and lease liability accountingDiscount rates and assumptionsEnsure consistent application of lease accounting policies across entities2. Complex Case Resolution & JudgementResolve non-standard and complex lease accounting scenarios, including:Lease modifications and remeasurementsContract interpretation issuesSystem or accounting discrepanciesProvide defensible accounting conclusions with documented rationale and evidence3. Certification & Control GatekeepingCertify lease accounting outputs, including:ROU asset and liability balancesAmortization and interest postingsLease tool-to-GL reconciliationsEnsure:Compliance with SOX / IPE standardsAdherence to maker-checker disciplineAudit-ready documentation prior to close4. Exception Handling & Close GovernanceDrive exception resolution and break managementPerform and enforce:Root Cause Analysis (RCA)Ageing closure disciplineEnsure timely escalation of:High-risk itemsSystemic issuesSupport close governance and risk management5. Cross-Tower Alignment & IntegrationCollaborate with:Fixed Assets (FA)IDSWIntercompany (IC)Ensure consistency in:Accounting treatmentData flows and integrationResolve cross-functional dependencies impacting lease accounting6. Controls, Compliance & Audit ReadinessEnsure compliance with:SOX / ICFR controlsIPE evidence standardsMaintain audit-ready documentation, approvals, and evidence trailsSupport internal and external audits, including:Lease accounting validationPolicy interpretation discussions7. Documentation & Technical PositioningPrepare technical accounting memos and judgement documentationEnsure traceability of:Accounting decisionsApprovalsSupporting evidenceMaintain consistency across:RegionsEntitiesReporting outputs8. Continuous Improvement & StandardizationReduce repeat issues through:Standardized policy interpretationsPreventive guidanceClear escalation frameworksImprove:Documentation qualityProcess consistencyControl effectiveness9. Stakeholder CollaborationWork with:Lease Tower Lead / ReviewerControllers / Regional Finance teamsReal Estate / Contract ownersCompliance & Controls teamsFin-Tech / Systems teamsCross-tower SMEs (FA, IDSW, IC)Provide technical guidance and resolution supportTop Skills for SuccessLease accounting expertise (IFRS 16 / ASC 842)Technical accounting judgement and policy interpretationRemeasurements and modification accountingControls, Compliance & Audit (SOX / ICFR / IPE)Problem solving (RCA / CAPA)Reconciliation quality and exception handlingERP and lease systems (SAP, lease tools, OneStream)Cross-functional collaborationKey Outcomes / Success MeasuresAudit-ready lease controls with certified reconciliations and traceable evidencePredictable lease close with:Disciplined ageingClear resolution trackingReduced repeat exceptionsConsistent technical judgement aligned to IFRS 16 / ASC 842 standardsFaster resolution of complex cases with:Documented rationaleCross-tower alignmentTools & SystemsLease Accounting Tool (ROU / liability calculations, remeasurements) — HighSAP GL (postings, extracts, reporting) — HighOneStream (reconciliation submission / certification, if applicable) — Medium–HighMicrosoft Excel (amortization schedules, remeasurement models, tie-outs) — HighContract repositories / master data systems — Medium–HighQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldCA / CPA / ACCA (preferred or in progress)5–8 years of experience in R2R / Lease Accounting / Financial AccountingStrong expertise in:Lease accounting standards (IFRS 16 / ASC 842)Complex accounting scenarios and policy interpretationExperience with:ERP systems (SAP)Lease accounting tools (preferred)Strong analytical and technical accounting skillsAdditional InformationOur BenefitsFlexible working environmentVolunteer time offLinkedIn LearningEmployee-Assistance-Program (EAP)NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. 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