Accounting Specialist - Lease Accounting
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Specialist to join a centralised finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
The successful candidate will support lease accounting activities across international entities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, month-end close, and compliance with US GAAP and relevant lease accounting standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day lease accounting activities.
- Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting adjustments.
- Maintain accurate lease records and accounting data.
- Support month-end close and P&L/balance sheet analysis.
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP, internal controls, and SOX requirements.
- Work closely with international finance teams and internal stakeholders.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Analyse large datasets and contribute to process improvements.
Requirements
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.
- Must be ACCA/ACA/CIMA Qualified
- 2-4 years' relevant accounting experience.
- Knowledge of US GAAP and lease accounting/ASC 842.
- Experience with Oracle or a similar ERP system.
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
- Experience with reconciliations, journals, and month-end close.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced, international environment.
