Fixed Asset and leasing specialist (12 months contractual role)

This is a contractual role for a duration of 12 Months

Role summary
Support global FA & lease accounting operations by delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial
reporting. The role goes beyond processing to enable stronger stakeholder collaboration and drive
continuous improvement within a GCC environment.

Key responsibilities

•  Calculate and post manual journal entries (MJE) including accruals and reclasses
•  Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities as per global timelines
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations with proper documentation and follow-up on open items
•  Maintain GL & Sub-ledger integrity and ensure alignment with accounting policies (US GAAPASC 360, ASC 842, IFRS 16 & IAS 16)
• Support preparation of management reporting and variance analysis
•  Collaborate with onshore stakeholders/business finance teams for issue resolution
•  Support internal and external audits with required documentation
•  Participate in transition activities and knowledge transfer (if applicable)
• Understanding of SAP FA & lease accounting processes in both ECC / S/4HANA environments.
• Hands-on experience in SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA migration.

• Strong understanding of R2R processes and accounting fundamentals
• Experience in month-end close and reconciliations Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA preferred)
• Good working knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, lookups)
• Ability to work with global stakeholders across time zones
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills

Education:
 B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) / CA Inter
 1+ years of experience in R2R / General Accounting

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