Financial Analyst – Lease Accounting

Ford; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford in India seeks a lease accounting professional with strong accounting knowledge and analytical skills to review real estate and equipment lease information. The role supports lease accounting operations, including GL activities, month-end close, reconciliations, attestations, audits, and expiry reviews.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate with global stakeholders.

Qualifications

• CA / CMA / CS credentials, either Intermediate-qualified or fully qualified.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, journal entries, GL accounting, and reconciliations.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with high accuracy.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication across functions and geographies.
• Ability to coordinate with stakeholders across functions and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Review equipment lease data and ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Support month-end close and journal entries in the general ledger.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Conduct lease attestations and expiry reviews with business teams.
• Maintain lease information in TRIRIGA and ensure accuracy.
• Prepare lease commitment information for disclosures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Ability to work in shifts

Education

CA / CMA (formerly CWA) / CS - Intermediate or full qualification

Tools

IBM TRIRIGA

SAP

Oracle

Job description

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.

• Manage equipment lease accounting requests received from business and functional teams globally.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to obtain complete and accurate information relating to equipment leases.
• Review lease information for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate accounting treatment.
• Support month‑end close activities, including preparation and processing of journal entries in the general ledger.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations, investigate outstanding items, and coordinate the resolution of reconciling differences.
• Perform periodic lease attestations and lease expiry reviews with relevant business teams.
• Maintain and process required lease changes in TRIRIGA, ensuring lease information is accurate and current.
• Prepare quarterly lease commitment information and supporting schedules for financial statement footnote disclosures.
• Provide lease‑related data and supporting information required for other financial reporting activities.
• Support internal and external audit requirements by preparing documentation, reconciliations, and supporting evidence as required.
• Monitor relevant lease accounting and operational metrics to identify issues and support business decisions.
• Identify system‑related issues and coordinate with the appropriate system administration or support teams for timely resolution.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and controls to support accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Collaborate effectively with accounting, finance, business, and other global stakeholders.
• Work in shifts based on business and global support requirements.

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.