Senior Analyst – Lease Accounting

NielsenIQ; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

Job summary

NIQ seeks a Senior R2R Lease Analyst in Pune to own technical accounting interpretations and drive policy alignment across lease accounting under IFRS 16 / ASC 842. You will resolve complex cases, certify outputs, and ensure SOX/IPE compliant close governance with cross-tower collaboration.

The role emphasizes audit readiness, documentation, and robust controls, partnering with FA, IC, and IT teams. A flexible environment and volunteer time off are highlighted.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in R2R / Lease Accounting / Financial Accounting.
• IFRS 16 / ASC 842 knowledge and policy interpretation.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP) and lease accounting tools.
• Complex accounting scenarios and policy interpretation.
• Strong analytical and technical accounting skills.

Responsibilities

• Own interpretation and application of IFRS 16 / ASC 842 standards.
• Resolve non-standard and complex lease accounting scenarios with documented rationale.
• Certify lease accounting outputs and ensure SOX / IPE compliance.
• Drive cross-tower alignment and audit readiness.
• Prepare technical accounting memos and maintain traceability of approvals.
• Collaborate with Lease Tower Lead, Controllers, Compliance, and IT systems teams.

Skills

Lease accounting expertise (IFRS 16 /

Technical accounting judgement

Remeasurements and modification

Controls, Compliance & Audit (SOX / IC

Problem solving (RCA / CAPA)

Reconciliation quality & exception

ERP and lease systems (SAP, lease

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

5–8 years experience in R2R / Lease Accounting / Financial Accounting

IFRS 16 / ASC 842 knowledge

Tools

SAP

Lease accounting tools (preferred)

OneStream

Job description

The R2R Senior Analyst – Lease is accountable for technical judgement and policy guidance across lease accounting under IFRS 16 / ASC 842, acting as a quality checkpoint between lease preparation and tower-level close governance.

This role ensures that:

• Lease master data, ROU asset & lease liability accounting, remeasurements/modifications, and tool-to-GL reconciliations are
• Complete
• Accurate
• Independently supported
• SOX / IPE compliant

The role owns resolution of non-standard and complex lease cases, ensures consistent interpretation of SOP 10.3.x, and drives disciplined ageing closure, evidence sufficiency, and exception resolution.

Role Purpose

To ensureaccurate, compliant, and defensible lease accounting outcomes by:

Acting as the technical SME for lease accounting and policy interpretation

Resolving complex lease scenarios and judgement-heavy cases

Driving cross-tower alignment and audit readiness

Strengthening controls, governance, and consistency across entities

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Accounting & Policy Interpretation

• Own interpretation and application of IFRS 16 / ASC 842 standards
• Lease classification and recognition
• ROU asset and lease liability accounting
• Discount rates and assumptions
• Ensure consistent application of lease accounting policies across entities

2. Complex Case Resolution & Judgement

• Resolve non-standard and complex lease accounting scenarios, including:
• Lease modifications and remeasurements
• Contract interpretation issues
• Provide defensible accounting conclusions with documented rationale and evidence
• Certify lease accounting outputs, including:
• ROU asset and liability balances
• Amortization and interest postings
• Lease tool-to-GL reconciliations
• Ensure:
• Compliance with SOX / IPE standards
• Adherence to maker-checker discipline
• Audit-ready documentation prior to close
• Drive exception resolution and break management
• Perform and enforce:
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Ensuretimelyescalation of:
• Systemic issues
• Support close governance and risk management

5. Cross-Tower Alignment & Integration

• Collaborate with:
• Fixed Assets (FA)
• IDSW
• Intercompany (IC)
• Ensure consistency in:
• Accounting treatment
• Data flows and integration
• Resolve cross-functional dependenciesimpactinglease accounting

6. Controls, Compliance & Audit Readiness

• Ensure compliance with:
• SOX / ICFR controls
• IPE evidence standards
• Maintain audit-ready documentation, approvals, and evidence trails
• Support internal and external audits, including:
• Lease accounting validation
• Policy interpretation discussions

7. Documentation & Technical Positioning

• Prepare technical accounting memos and judgement documentation
• Ensure traceability of:
• Approvals
• Supporting evidence
• Maintain consistency across:
• Regions
• Entities
• Reduce repeat issues through:
• Standardized policy interpretations
• Preventive guidanceImprove:
• Process consistency

9. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work with:
• Lease Tower Lead / Reviewer
• Controllers / Regional Finance teams
• Compliance & Controls teams
• Fin-Tech / Systems teams
• Provide technical guidance and resolution support

Top Skills for Success

• Lease accountingexpertise(IFRS 16 / ASC 842)
• Technical accounting judgement and policy interpretation
• Remeasurements and modification accounting
• Controls, Compliance & Audit (SOX / ICFR / IPE)
• Problem solving (RCA / CAPA)
• Reconciliation quality and exception handling
• ERP and lease systems (SAP, lease tools, OneStream)
• Cross-functional collaboration

Key Outcomes / Success Measures

• Audit-ready lease controls with certified reconciliations and traceable evidence
• Predictable lease close with:
• Disciplined ageing
• Clear resolution tracking
• Reduced repeat exceptions
• Consistent technical judgement aligned to IFRS 16 / ASC 842 standards
• Faster resolution of complex cases with:
• Documented rationale
• Cross-tower alignment

Tools & Systems

• Lease Accounting Tool (ROU / liability calculations, remeasurements) — High
• SAP GL (postings, extracts, reporting) — High
• OneStream (reconciliation submission / certification, if applicable) — Medium–High

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CA / CPA / ACCA (preferred or in progress)
• 5–8 years of experience in R2R / Lease Accounting / Financial Accounting
• Lease accounting standards (IFRS 16 / ASC 842)
• Complex accounting scenarios and policy interpretation
• Experience with:
• ERP systems (SAP)
• Lease accounting tools (preferred)
• Strong analytical and technical accounting skills

Additional Information

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off

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