Job Description

As a Leasing Accounting Specialist, you will be responsible for the end-to-end accounting process for lease contracts. You will ensure accurate lease accounting treatment, maintain lease records, prepare accounting entries, and support month-end closing and financial reporting in accordance with accounting standards and client requirements.

• Manage the end-to-end accounting process for lease contracts, including the creation and maintenance of new and existing lease agreements.

• Calculate and record lease liabilities, right-of-use (ROU) assets, depreciation, and other lease-related accounting entries.

• Process lease contract modifications, including renewals, amendments, reassessments, and terminations.

• Prepare and post journal entries related to lease accounting and fixed assets.

• Perform account reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of lease balances and financial records.

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities by preparing lease accounting data and ensuring timely completion of deliverables.

• Maintain accurate lease records and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to resolve accounting queries and support financial reporting.

• Assist with audits by providing lease accounting documentation and supporting schedules.

• Identify opportunities to improve lease accounting processes and contribute to process optimization initiatives.

• Perform additional accounting and finance tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Fluent French (minimum B2) and English (minimum B2).

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Lease Accounting or Leasing Accounting processes.

• Experience with General Ledger (GL) and/or Record-to-Report (RTR) processes is an advantage.

• Experience preparing and posting Journal Entries.

• Experience performing account reconciliations.

• Knowledge of lease accounting principles (IFRS 16) and fixed assets accounting.

• Experience working with lease liabilities, right-of-use assets, and depreciation calculations.

• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) is an advantage.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to work effectively within month-end closing deadlines.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills in an international environment.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently while contributing to a team.