Fixed Assets and Lease Accounting Lead

Job description

Role

Fixed Assets and Lease Accounting Lead Skill: Fixed Assets and Lease Accounting Experience: 8 to 10 years Location: TCS Kolkata, Gitanjali Park Shift Timing: AU/NZ time zone and client operating hours 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

Stakeholder & Team Management Good-to-Have Skills

• ERP systems (SAP/JDE) and Workflow tool exposure
• Automation tools / Digital finance solutions
• Data analytics & reporting (Excel advanced, Power BI)
• Process improvement methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma)

Transition/migration experience 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 Soft skills:
• 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

• Time management
• 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.
• Should be flexible for working hours.
• 5 days’ work from office is mandatory </div

Qualifications

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE