Financial Analyst, Lease Accounting

Your Opportunity

An opportunity exists for a Financial Analyst with strong multi-tasking, interpersonal and organizational skills.  As a key member of the Financial Services team and business partner with real estate, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for the accounting and financial reporting related to Stantec’s worldwide real estate and equipment lease activities. He/she will work closely with Corporate Real Estate, Procurement, Accounts Payable and other internal departments as well as with external service providers, including landlords. This is a permanent position in the Pune office.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing lease and sublease agreements to assess IFRS accounting implications


• Updating CoStar leases database and coordinating changes


• Preparing monthly lease payments and analyzing variances


• Preparing complex journal entries for lease accounting and internal allocations


• Performing related balance sheet reconciliations 


• Assisting in the 5-day period end close process by promptly identifying and correcting issues


• Ensuring compliance with company policies, practices, procedures

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Effective communication skills, including written and oral English language competency


• Detail oriented individual with high degree of accuracy in analyzing contracts, data and financial reporting


• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple competing priorities and firm deadlines


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Teams


• A proactive and responsive customer service approach


• Excellent problem-solving skills, demonstrating initiative and assertiveness


• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while remote

Education and Experience

• An accounting degree or diploma (or equivalent experience) 


• Minimum of two years of IFRS 16 (Ind AS116) related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and related real estate experience


• Experience with Oracle, CoStar Real Estate Manager, and BlackLine would be considered an asset

Education and Experience

• An accounting degree or diploma (or equivalent experience) 


• Minimum of two years of IFRS 16 (Ind AS116) related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and related real estate experience


• Experience with Oracle, CoStar Real Estate Manager, and BlackLine would be considered an asset