Financial Analyst – Lease Accounting

Ford Model e U.S.IndiaOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 3 hours ago

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About this role

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.

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.