NielsenIQ
Consumer Intelligence
SeniorAnalystLeaseAccounting
“Senior Analyst - Lease Accounting at NielsenIQ. Skills: Lease accounting expertise (IFRS 16 / ASC 842), Technical accounting judgement and policy interpretation, Controls, Compliance & Audit (SOX / ICFR / IPE). Technical judgement and policy guidance across lease accounting under IFRS 16 / ASC 842. Lease master data, ROU asset & lease liability accounting, remeasurements/modifications, and tool-to-GL reconciliations”
What You'll Achieve.
Audit-ready lease controls with certified reconciliations and traceable evidence; Predictable lease close with disciplined ageing, clear resolution tracking, and reduced repeat exceptions; Consistent technical judgement aligned to IFRS 16 / ASC 842 standards; Faster resolution of complex cases with documented rationale and cross-tower alignment
Industry & Context.
Problem solving (RCA / CAPA); Exception handling; Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5–8 years of experience in R2R / Lease Accounting / Financial Accounting, expertise in Lease accounting standards (IFRS 16 / ASC 842), expertise in Complex accounting scenarios and policy interpretation, Experience with ERP systems (SAP), analytical and technical accounting skills
Nice to Have
CA / CPA / ACCA (preferred or in progress), Lease accounting tools (preferred)
What You'll Do.
Technical judgement and policy guidance across lease accounting under IFRS 16 / ASC 842
ROU asset & lease liability accounting
remeasurements/modifications
and tool-to-GL reconciliations
Resolution of non-standard and complex lease cases
Consistent interpretation of SOP 10. 3. x
Disciplined ageing closure
and exception resolution
Interpretation and application of IFRS 16 / ASC 842 standards
Guidance on lease classification and recognition
ROU asset and lease liability accounting
discount rates and assumptions
Consistent application of lease accounting policies across entities
Resolution of complex lease accounting scenarios
including lease modifications and remeasurements
contract interpretation issues
system or accounting discrepancies
Certification of lease accounting outputs
including ROU asset and liability balances
amortization and interest postings
lease tool-to-GL reconciliations
Exception resolution and break management
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Ageing closure discipline
Timely escalation of high-risk items and systemic issues
Support close governance and risk management
Prepare technical accounting memos and judgement documentation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-tower alignment and audit readiness; Collaborate with Fixed Assets (FA), IDSW, Intercompany (IC); Ensure consistency in accounting treatment, data flows and integration; Resolve cross-functional dependencies impacting lease accounting; Support internal and external audits; Work with Lease Tower Lead / Reviewer, Controllers / Regional Finance teams, Real Estate / Contract owners, Compliance & Controls teams, Fin-Tech / Systems teams, Cross-tower SMEs (FA, IDSW, IC); Provide technical guidance and resolution support
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