Fixed Asset Accounting Lead

Role: Fixed Assets and Lease Accounting Lead

Skill: Fixed Assets and Lease Accounting

Location: TCS Kolkata, Gitanjali Park

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