Lease Accounting Specialist

• Competitive pay and attractive annual bonus
• On-going development opportunities in multinational environment, wide variety of projects, ambitious goals and independence in achieving them. Promoting from within culture
• Freedom with responsibility (we trust your competencies, ability to manage your time and your scope of work)
• Lot of flexibility in terms of work arrangements (work from office or from home)
• Private medical care (various options to choose) and life insurance
• Employee pension and savings programs
• JTI Family Leave Benefit – including extended paid paternity leave and fully paid maternity leave
• Multisport card, foreign languages classes
• Wide variety of trainings, webinars and professional courses on our e-learning platforms, including sponsored certification programs (for employees fulfilling the admission criteria)
• Modern office with traditions (Art Norblin Factory) in convenient location, equipped with a library, mindfulness zone, spacious kitchen, garden terrace, massage chairs and underground bicycle parking
• Working in a diverse and inclusive organization of over 40 different nationalities

Lease Accounting Specialist is responsible for ensuring the timely execution of lease accounting in line with IFRS and JSOX standards. This role will assist with governance, controls, and complex projects, while driving continuous improvement in processes.

• Ensure timely execution of end-to-end lease accounting process
• In order to: deliver accurate and compliant accounting for leases in accordance with IFRS 16 and JSOX requirements, including initial recognition, modifications, terminations and monthly postings.
• Assist Team Lead and Experts in governance of processes and controls In order to maintain a strong control environment, ensure adherence to internal policies and support compliance with audit and regulatory standards
• Support Experts in complex and non-standard activities to contribute to successful completion of ad hoc projects, audit queries, system testing and implementation of new lease accounting functionalities
• Perform reconciliations and reporting for lease-related accounts in order to ensure accuracy of lease liability and ROU asset balances, timely resolution of discrepancies and proper documentation for internal and external audits
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency, strengthen controls and support automation opportunities within lease accounting operations

• University degree in Accounting or Finance (or related field).
• Progress toward a professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA) is an advantage.
• At least 1 year of experience in a multinational company, preferably in a Shared Service Centre with exposure to multifunctional roles (e.g., GL/AR/AP/CM).
• Experience with lease accounting or fixed assets is a plus.
• Familiarity with month-end close activities, reconciliations and audit support.
• Proficient SAP user; knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and Lease Accounting by SAP CLM is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial data interpretation skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in interpreting lease agreements.