**What you’ll do:** Finance / Accounting – Lease Accounting (IFRS / ASC 842- U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Reporting To Lease Head Location Shared Services Center (Pune) Role Purpose The Lead Analyst is responsible for end to end ownership of global lease accounting operations within a shared services model. This role ensures accurate accounting, reporting, compliance, and process excellence for lease portfolios in accordance with ASC 842/ IFRS 16, while driving standardization, automation, and stakeholder confidence. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities 1. Lease Accounting & Compliance • Own and manage global lease accounting activities under ASC 842/ IFRS 16 • Ensure accurate recognition, measurement, and disclosure of: o Right of Use (ROU) assets o Lease liabilities o Lease interest and depreciation • Oversee lease modifications, remeasurements, renewals, and terminations • Maintain compliance with statutory, SOX, and internal control requirements ________________________________________ 2. Period Close & Financial Reporting • Lead month end, quarter end, and year end close for lease accounting • Review and approve: o Lease journals o Reconciliations o Variance analysis • Support group consolidation, external reporting, and audits • Ensure accurate financial statement disclosures related to leases ________________________________________ 3. Shared Services Operations Management • Manage centralized lease accounting operations across regions/countries • Define and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) and control frameworks • Act as single point of contact for lease accounting within shared services • Ensure service level adherence (SLAs) with business units ________________________________________ 4. Team Leadership & Capability Building • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of lease accountants • Allocate work, review deliverables, and ensure quality outputs • Drive technical upskilling on lease standards and tools • Support succession planning and talent development ________________________________________ 5. Stakeholder & Business Partnership • Partner with: o Corporate Finance o Real Estate / Procurement o Legal o External Auditors • Provide technical advisory on lease structuring and accounting impact • Support business decisions with financial and accounting insights ________________________________________ 6. Systems, Data & Process Excellence • Own and optimize lease accounting systems (e.g., Co star system) • Ensure data integrity between lease systems and ERP • Drive process automation, simplification, and continuous improvement • Lead or support system migrations and process transitions ________________________________________ 7. Controls, Audit & Risk Management • Ensure robust internal controls over lease accounting • Act as primary contact for internal and external audits • Address audit observations and drive sustainable corrective actions • Monitor accounting changes and assess business impact ________________________________________ Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • On time and accurate lease accounting close • Audit outcomes (zero/high risk observations) • Process standardization and efficiency gains • Stakeholder satisfaction • Team capability and attrition metrics **Qualifications:** Required Qualifications & Experience Education • Chartered Accountant (CA)/ CMA Experience • 10–15 years of progressive accounting experience • Strong expertise in ASC 842/ IFRS 16 • Experience in shared services / global delivery model • Prior people management experience **Skills:** Technical Skills • IFRS 16 / ASC 842 application and interpretation • Lease accounting systems & ERPs • Financial reporting, reconciliations, and controls • Advanced Excel; exposure to Power BI or analytics tools preferred Leadership & Behavioral Competencies • Strong ownership and accountability mindset • Ability to manage complexity across regions • Clear communication with senior stakeholders • Continuous improvement and change leadership