Fixed Asset Accounting Lead

Tata Consultancy Services; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services is seeking a Fixed Assets and Lease Accounting Lead in Kolkata to oversee end-to-end FA and lease accounting processes. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and strong financial controls while delivering services per SLAs and driving automation initiatives.

The role requires leadership of a team, stakeholder communication, and a focus on process improvements in a dynamic ANZ-shift environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in fixed assets capitalization and depreciation.
• Experience in IFRS 16 / ASC 842 lease accounting.
• Strong month-end close and reconciliations controls.
• Willingness to work in ANZ shift (early mornings).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Fixed Assets and Lease accounting processes.
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and strong financial controls.
• Deliver services in line with SLAs and quality standards.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.
• Act as a partner to stakeholders and resolve issues promptly.

Skills

Fixed Assets Accounting

Lease Accounting

Month-end Close & Reconciliation

ERP systems exposure

Automation tools

Education

15 years of regular, full-time education

Finance & accounts graduation/master

Bachelor's/Master's in Finance & Accounting

Tools

SAP/JDE exposure

Workflow tools

Job description

Role: Fixed Assets and Lease Accounting Lead

Skill: Fixed Assets and Lease Accounting

Education:

• Minimum 15 years of regular, full-time education (10 + 2 + 3)
• Non-technical graduation and/or masters in finance & accounts stream - B.Com, M.Com
• Bachelor's/Master's in Finance & Accounting or equivalent

Must Have Skills:

• Fixed Assets Accounting (Capitalization, Depreciation)
• Lease Accounting (IFRS 16 / ASC 842)
• Month-end Close & Reconciliation

Good-to-Have Skills:

• ERP systems (SAP/JDE) and Workflow tool exposure
• Automation tools / Digital finance solutions

Role Purpose:

• Lead end-to-end Fixed Assets (FA) and Lease accounting processes
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and strong financial controls across all activities
• Deliver services in line with SLAs and quality standards
• Drive process improvements, transformation, and automation initiatives
• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team
• Act as a key partner to stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and issue resolution

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage end-to-end Fixed Assets and Lease accounting processes, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, lease recognition, remeasurement, and reporting
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close activities, including review and approval of balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with SOX and audit requirements; support audits and ensure timely closure of findings
• Deliver outputs in line with SLAs and KPIs, tracking performance metrics and ensuring high accuracy and quality
• Drive transformation through process improvements, automation, and standardization initiatives across FA and Lease processes
• Lead, manage, and develop the team by allocating work efficiently, building capability, and driving high performance
• Manage stakeholder relationships, communicate updates and risks effectively, and proactively identify and resolve process risks and issues

Technical Capabilities / Skills:

Systems:

• Develop a moderate level of proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Good understanding and experience of JDE Module or SAP

VNA & Language:

• Have fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Can interact with customers in a professional, courteous manner
• Shows genuine empathy to customers experiencing connection difficulties.
• Ability to handle difficult customer conversations and work under pressure.
• Actively identifies customer cues and responds appropriately.
• Able to communicate effectively across a group with diverse backgrounds.
• High energy, self-motivation with a high degree of accountability

Analytical skills:

• Strong analytical skills

Organisational skills:

• Documentation and knowledge sharing.
• High level written communication skills to interact with key stakeholders

Business acumen:

• 8-10 years of experience in Procurement/P2P

Other Requirements:

• Candidate should be ready to work in ANZ shift.(4/5AM)
• Should possess positive attitude to support the business.