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DS Smith

Lease Accounting Specialist

DS Smith

Lease Accounting Specialist in Krakow supporting lease accounting activities across multiple portfolios. Ensuring compliance with IFRS 16 and US GAAP in lease transactions.

Posted 4/18/2026full-timeKrakow • 🇵🇱 PolandJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support lease accounting activities across real estate, fleet, and equipment portfolios for multiple entities and regions
  • Contribute to the accurate and timely recognition, measurement, and reporting of lease transactions in compliance with IFRS 16 and US GAAP (ASC 842)
  • Participate in period‑close processes, preparation of financial disclosures, audit support, and collaboration with cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure compliance, data integrity, and consistent financial reporting
  • Apply IFRS 16 / ASC 842 to initial recognition, remeasurement, and subsequent accounting of leases (ROU assets, lease liabilities, interest, depreciation)
  • Assess lease classification, incremental borrowing rates, modifications, reassessments, impairment, short‑term/low‑value exemptions, and embedded leases
  • Maintain lease data (master data, key terms) in the lease database (SharePoint, PowerPlan or other)
  • Partner with entities to capture new leases and modifications on time
  • Prepare monthly amortization schedules, lease interest, depreciation, remeasurement entries, and foreign currency impacts
  • Evidence SOX controls: completeness/accuracy of lease data and access controls
  • Support monthly/quarterly close with high‑quality working papers, journal entries support, and variance commentary; ensure consistent accounting manual adherence
  • Support external and internal audits with timely responses and samples
  • Maintain and update process documentation (process maps, DTPs)
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and discrepancies
  • Identify and implement process automation (templates, reconciliations, controls), data quality enhancements, and system upgrades
  • Monitor standard updates and drive impact assessments for policy changes

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in general ledger accounting, preferably in a similar role
  • Good command of IFRS 16 and ASC 842 with practical application across complex portfolios
  • Good knowledge of ERP Finance tools and MS Excel
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field
  • Experience with lease accounting tools (e.g.: PowerPlan)
  • Good understanding of RTR processes and accounting principles
  • Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal controls
  • Proactive, self-driven approach to problem-solving
  • High attention to detail and control mindset; able to work under tight close timelines
  • Experience with leading projects
  • Clear communicator with business acumen and stakeholder empathy
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines
  • Team player with a collaborative spirit
  • University degree (preferred: Finance, Economics, Accounting)
  • Certifications: CIMA, ACCA as a plus
  • Fluency in English.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools
lease accountingIFRS 16ASC 842general ledger accountingfinancial disclosuresamortization schedulesjournal entriesprocess automationdata quality enhancementsRTR processes
Soft Skills
problem-solvingattention to detailcommunicationstakeholder empathyteam playercollaborative spiritability to work under pressuretime managementself-drivenproject leadership
Certifications
CIMAACCA